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Noun: damselfly  'dam-zul,flI
  1. Slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest
    "A pair of damselflies engaged in their mating dance above the water"

Derived forms: damselflies

Type of: odonate

Encyclopedia: Damselfly