dam|sel|fly

dam|sel|fly
damsel fly, or dam|sel|fly «DAM zuhl FLY», noun.
an insect that holds its four wings vertically together when resting; devil's-darning-needle. It is similar to a dragonfly, but is smaller and more delicate. Damsel flies comprise a suborder.

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