dragonfly
Translation
dragonfly
Examples
A dragonfly landed on the water lily.
A dragonfly landed on the water lily.
Dragonflies have large, multifaceted eyes.
Dragonflies have large, multifaceted eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dragonfly An insect with a long body. A dragonfly flew past my window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: damselfly (related insect)
Etymology
A compound of 'dragon' and 'fly', possibly from folklore linking them to dragons.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a tiny 'dragon' that can 'fly'.