Dragonfly

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  • noun. Any of numerous predatory insects of the order Odonata, having large eyes, a long slender body, and two pairs of transparent veined wings, especially those of the order Anisoptera, which hold the wings outstretched when at rest, as distinguished from the damselflies.
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  • noun. An insect of the suborder Anisoptera with four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body.
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  • noun. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.