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Odonata

Pronunciation: /ˌəʊdəˈnɑːtə/

Definition of Odonata

noun

Entomology
  • an order of predatory insects that comprises the dragonflies and damselflies. They have long, slender bodies, two pairs of membranous wings, large compound eyes, and aquatic larvae.
  • (odonata) insects of the order Odonata; dragonflies and damselflies: Tyndall blue occurs in some odonata

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), formed irregularly from Greek odōn (variant of odous) 'tooth', with reference to the insect's mandibles

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