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dragonfly
dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənflaɪ/
noun
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Slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
(
darning needle
, devil's darning needle
, dragonfly
, mosquito hawk
, sewing needle
, skeeter hawk
[ N. American] , snake doctor
, snake feeder
)
slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
The dragonfly hovered over the water, its iridescent wings catching the sunlight
The dragonfly hovered over the water, its iridescent wings catching the sunlight
imperial elephant
imperial elephant /ɪmˈpɪriəl ˈɛlɪfənt/
noun
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Largest known mammoth; of America
(
Archidiskidon imperator
, imperial elephant
, imperial mammoth
)
largest known mammoth; of America
pappa
pappa /ˈpæpə/
noun
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An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
(
dada
, pappa
, pop
, dad
, daddy
, pa
, papa
)
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
admiral
admiral /ˈædmɝəl/
noun
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Any of several brightly colored butterflies
(
admiral
)
any of several brightly colored butterflies
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The supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
(
admiral
, full admiral
)
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
