anisoptera

/ænɪˈsɒptərə/

Definitions

1. noun

an order of large, mainly tropical, insects including dragonflies and damselflies, characterized by large compound eyes and usually long, slender bodies, and often brightly colored.

“The anisoptera dragonflies were a common sight near the pond.”

Synonyms

  • dragonflies
  • odonata

Antonyms

  • mosquitoes
  • nocturnal insects