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 Definitions of mayfly  [ˈmeɪˌflaɪ]  

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Definition of 'mayfly' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) mayfly
any of numerous insects of the family Ephemeridae, with large transparent forewings and threadlike tails, living for a relatively long period as an aquatic nymph and only for two days or less as an adult.

Etymology:  (1645–55)

Definition of 'mayfly' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) mayfly, dayfly, shadfly
slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days

'mayfly' - Nearby Entries  

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