damselfly
Translation
damselfly
Examples
A blue damselfly landed on the lily pad.
A blue damselfly landed on the lily pad.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) damselfly a type of insect A damselfly has a long, slender body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none (it's a specific insect); Related concepts: dragonfly, insect, pond life
Etymology
From 'damsel' (a young unmarried woman) + 'fly', likely due to its delicate and graceful appearance.
Memory Tips
Imagine a delicate 'damsel' turned into a flying insect. It's smaller and more slender than a dragonfly.