odonate

Definitions of odonate
  1. noun
    large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
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    types:
    libellule
    slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
    type of:
    insecte
    small air-breathing arthropod
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