Definition of "damselfly" []

• Any of various often brightly colored, predatory insects having a long slender body and elongated wings that fold together when the insect is at rest. Also called demoiselle, devil's darning needle. (noun)

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• "Phyllis, thanks for "damselfly" - this may come in handy!"
• "Will hope to use it, too, along with Phyllis '"damselfly"."
• "Will hope to use it, too, along with Phyllis' "damselfly"."