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dragonfly
noun
drag·on·fly
ˈdra-gən-ˌflī 
: any of a suborder (Anisoptera) of odonate insects that are larger and stouter than damselflies, hold the wings horizontal in repose, and have rectal gills during the naiad stage
broadly
: odonate
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It’s crafted with high quality glass and features a beautiful, multi-colored design complete with dragonflies and purple and yellow colors.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
That would be pond turtles, and dragonflies, and anything that touched the river.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Read on for more, including an effort to name a state dragonfly in Delaware and solar energy growth in New York.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The stunning set is the brand’s top seller and features dinnerware, kitchenware, and decor adorned with seasonal blooms, bumblebees, dragonflies, butterflies, and even bunnies in vibrant colors and patterns.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
That would be pond turtles, and dragonflies, and anything that touched the river.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Read on for more, including an effort to name a state dragonfly in Delaware and solar energy growth in New York.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The stunning set is the brand’s top seller and features dinnerware, kitchenware, and decor adorned with seasonal blooms, bumblebees, dragonflies, butterflies, and even bunnies in vibrant colors and patterns.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Dragonfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragonfly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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