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dragonfly
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dragonfly
(noun)
dragonfly
/
ˈ
drægənˌflaɪ/
noun
plural
dragonflies
dragonfly
/
ˈ
drægənˌflaɪ/
noun
plural
dragonflies
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRAGONFLY
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a large insect that has a long thin body and four wings and that is often seen near water
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