damselfly

/ˈdæmzflaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

any of various insects of the family Coenagrionidae, having iridescent wings and a slender body, typically with a long, thin tail.

“A group of damselflies settled on the edge of the pond, their iridescent wings glimmering in the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • dragonfly
  • libellula

Antonyms

  • beetle