damselfly
(dam-sel-fly)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. any of numerous slender nonstinging insects of the order Odonata suborder Zygoptera distinguished from the dragonflies by having the wings folded back in line with the body
Example Sentence
The damselfly flew by.
Synonyms
nonstinging insect; a dragonfly-type insect; flying insect
Antonyms
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