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Definition of dragonfly noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dragonfly

noun
 
/ˈdræɡənflaɪ/
 
/ˈdræɡənflaɪ/
(plural dragonflies)
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  1. an insect with a long, thin body, often brightly coloured, and two pairs of large transparent wings. Dragonflies are often seen over water.
    • Bright blue dragonflies hovered and darted in the reeds.
    Topics Insects, worms, etc.c2
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