noun Any of the large predacious winged insects of the order Odonata, which includes the dragonflies and damselflies, characterized by long brightly colored bodies, two pairs of membranous wings, and large compound eyes.
adjective Of or belonging to the order Odonata.
Origin:
Origin: From New Latin Odōnata, order name
Origin: , from Greek odōn, tooth; see -odon
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