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Meaning of "damselflies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DAMSELFLIES

damselflies  [ˈdæmzəlˌflaɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DAMSELFLIES

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determiner
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Damselflies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DAMSELFLIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

damselflies

Damselfly

Damselflies are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. Furthermore, the hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base. Damselflies are also usually smaller than dragonflies and weaker fliers in comparison, and their eyes are separated.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DAMSELFLIES


allies
ˈælaɪz
analyse
ˈænəˌlaɪz
analyze
ˈænəlaɪz
beetflies
ˈbiːtˌflaɪz
butterflies
ˈbʌtəˌflaɪz
catchflies
ˈkætʃˌflaɪz
dobsonflies
ˈdɒbsənˌflaɪz
dragonflies
ˈdræɡənˌflaɪz
flies
ˈflaɪz
gadflies
ˈɡædˌflaɪz
implies
ɪmˈplaɪz
mayflies
ˈmeɪflaɪz
medflies
ˈmedˌflaɪz
personalize
ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz
realise
ˈrɪəˌlaɪz
realize
ˈrɪəˌlaɪz
sawflies
ˈsɔːflaɪz
specialize
ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz
supplies
səˈplaɪz
utilize
ˈjuːtɪˌlaɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DAMSELFLIES

damp-proof course
dampcourse
dampen
dampener
damper
Dampier
damping
damping off
dampish
dampishness
damply
dampness
dampy
damsel
damsel bug
damselfish
damselfly
damson
damson cheese
damson jam

WORDS THAT END LIKE DAMSELFLIES

applies
as the crow flies
barflies
blackflies
blowflies
botflies
bushflies
dayflies
drink with the flies
face flies
families
fireflies
gallflies
greenflies
horseflies
houseflies
replies
sandflies
stoneflies
whiteflies

Synonyms and antonyms of damselflies in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «damselflies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DAMSELFLIES

Find out the translation of damselflies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of damselflies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «damselflies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

豆娘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caballitos del diablo
570 millions of speakers

English

damselflies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

damselflies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

damselflies
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стрекоз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

libelinhas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

damselflies
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

demoiselles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Damselflies
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Libellen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イトトンボ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

damselflies
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Damselflies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuồn chuồn kim
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

damselflies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दमित्रलीज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

damselflies
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

damigelle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

damselflies
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бабок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

libelula
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

damselflies
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

juffers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

damselflies
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

damselflies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of damselflies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DAMSELFLIES»

The term «damselflies» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.016 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DAMSELFLIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about damselflies

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DAMSELFLIES»

Discover the use of damselflies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to damselflies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East
This is the first fully illustrated guide to all 336 dragonfly and damselfly species of eastern North America--from the rivers of Manitoba to the Florida cypress swamps--and the companion volume to Dennis Paulson's acclaimed field guide to ...
Dennis Paulson, 2011
2
Dragonflies and Damselflies of California
"--Dennis Paulson, author of Dragonflies of Washington "This is now the book on all the California Odonates and should ride in the pack of every naturalist, butterflier, and birder in the American west.
Tim Manolis, 2003
3
Damselflies
Unlike many insects, damselflies begin their lives underwater. After hatching from eggs and shedding their skin several times, damselflies emerge from the water to begin life on land.
Colleen Sexton, 2012
4
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast
More than one hundred and fifty species of dragonflies and damselflies most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida are covered in this abundantly illustrated guide that is organized for easy use in the field and ...
Giff Beaton, 2007
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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West
This is a fine book, and will sell many thousands of copies. The text is well organized, and the color photos are gorgeous."--Sidney W. Dunkle, author of "Dragonflies through Binoculars"
Dennis Paulson, 2009
6
Damselflies of Alberta: Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass
More than a field guide, this is a passionate investigation into one of nature's winged marvels of the wetlands.
John Acorn, 2004
7
Damselflies of Texas: A Field Guide
The book also contains chapters on damselfly anatomy, life history, conservation, names, and photography, as well as a list of species that may eventually be discovered in Texas, state and global conservation rankings, seasonality of all ...
John C. Abbott, 2011
8
Damselflies: An Ancient Mirrors Tale
Spanning two generations, Damselflies sweeps you into a tangled web of twisted legends and broken promises, desire and deception, fear and fallacy, and the endless struggle to control the minds of humankind.
Jayel Gibson, 2007
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Dragonflies and Damselflies : Model Organisms for Ecological ...
In fact, they have been crucial to the advancement of our understanding of insect ecology and evolution. This book provides a critical summary of the major advances in these fields.
Alex Córdoba-Aguilar, 2008
10
Dragonflies and Damselflies in Your Pocket: A Guide to the ...
Their beauty and their behavior make them delightful subjects for birdwatchers and other nature lovers. Dragonflies and Damselflies in Your Pocket will greatly enhance your appreciation of these winged marvels.
Ann Johnson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DAMSELFLIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term damselflies is used in the context of the following news items.
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How to find wildlife in the most unlikely of places
Blue-tailed damselflies are already thriving in and around the canal. Credit: ITV News Central. Last updated Wed 8 Jul 2015. ITV News Central ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
2
For astronomer, an insect is as worthy of observation as the cosmos
The book has earned media attention for its close-up shots of various species of dragonflies and damselflies (a smaller and slimmer-bodied ... «Yale News, Jul 15»
3
Community Calendar: July 8
Erwin Klaas and Wolfgang Oesterreich will discuss damselflies, dragonflies and more. There will be a light hike along the trails. Open to the ... «Ames Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Fascinating flycatchers feast on the wing
... is commonly seen around pond edges gleaning insects from the vegetation, but when there's a hatch of mayflies or damselflies, it swings into ... «North Shore News, Jul 15»
5
Family Activities
Dragons In Your Backyard — Discover the fascinating lives of dragonflies and damselflies on this guided walk, for adults and kids ages 8 and ... «kentonbee, Jul 15»
6
Summer events at Audubon Greenwich
All about Dragonflies & Damselflies — Join Audubon field biologist Sean Graesser ... Dragon & Damselflies Survey: A Citizen Science Initiative ... «Greenwich Post, Jul 15»
7
County library hosts dragonfly program
The introduction to dragonflies, and damselflies, will cover the most common species found in the county, their life cycle, seasonality, what they ... «Shore News Today, Jul 15»
8
MP backs bid to clear pond of fast-growing plants
... perhaps most notably some of the more uncommon plants like stonewort and sedges, as well as toads, newts, dragonflies and damselflies. «The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, Jul 15»
9
Lotus of Alabama ponds and streams are glories of summer scene
Dragons and damselflies hunt above the overhanging pads, while snakes and gators ease by below. Meanwhile, golden topminnows and ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
10
Predator-prey dynamic important for anglers to understand
Some others that can be important are damselflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and frogs. Any and all of those, and more, will key good fishing in ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»

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