Definitions for odonateˈoʊd nˌeɪt, oʊˈdɒn eɪt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•do•nateˈoʊd nˌeɪt, oʊˈdɒn eɪt(n.)
any of numerous large predatory aquatic insects of the order Odonata, occurring worldwide and characterized by two pairs of membranous wings: includes damselflies and dragonflies.
Category: Entomology
(adj.)belonging or pertaining to the order Odonata.
Category: Entomology
Origin of odonate:
< NL Odonata (1792), irreg. < Gk odṓntooth+ NL -ata -ata
Princeton's WordNet
odonate(noun)
large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
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