damselfly

/ˌdæmzəlˈflaɪ/
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Definitions of damselfly
  1. noun
    slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest
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    type of:
    odonate
    large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
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