🦋

dragonfly

beginnerA1

/ˈdrægənˌflaɪ/ · drag-on-fly

A large predatory insect with elongated body and iridescent wings.

Meanings

nounformal

A large predatory insect with elongated body and iridescent wings.

ایک بڑا شکاری کیڑا جس کا لمبا جسم اور چمکدار پروں ہوتا ہے۔

ڈریگن فلائی

dragon fly

Synonyms

insectpredatorflyکیڑاشکاریپتنگا

Antonyms

preyvictimtargetشکارانسدادہدف

Common Collocations

  • colorful dragonfly
  • dragonfly habitat
  • dragonfly wings

Example Sentences

I saw a dragonfly hovering over the pond.

میں نے تالاب کے اوپر ایک ڈریگن فلائی کو معلق دیکھا۔

main ne talaab ke ooper aik dragon fly ko mu'laq dekha.

The dragonfly's wings sparkle in the sunlight.

ڈریگن فلائی کے پروں میں سورج کی روشنی میں چمک آتی ہے۔

dragon fly ke paron mein sooraj ki roshni mein chamak aati hai.

Dragonflies are known for their agility in flight.

ڈریگن فلائی اپنی پرواز میں چالاکی کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔

dragon fly apni parwaz mein chaalaki ke liye mashhoor hain.

Easily Confused With

butterfly:A butterfly is often colorful and has different feeding habits compared to a dragonfly.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the 'dragon' in dragonfly as a fierce creature.

Imagine a dragonfly flying swiftly over a shimmering pond.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "dragon + fly" — a large predatory insect that is capable of flight

First known use: 11th century

The term 'dragonfly' comes from the early use of 'dragon' referring to their fierce appearance. The word has been in use since at least the 11th century.