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ephemeron

Syllabification: (e·phem·er·on)
Pronunciation: /iˈfeməˌrän/
Definition of ephemeron

noun (plural ephemerons)

  • an insect that lives only for a day or a few days.

Origin:

from Greek, neuter of ephēmeros 'lasting only a day'