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ephemera [ɪˈfɛmərə] n pl -eras, -erae [-əˌriː]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a mayfly, esp one of the genus Ephemera 2. something transitory or short-lived 3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) (functioning as plural) a class of collectable items not originally intended to last for more than a short time, such as tickets, posters, postcards, or labels 4. a plural of ephemeron [C16; see ephemeral] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations ephemera pl → Eintagsfliegen pl (fig), → kurzlebige Erscheinungen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The drops of water splashed up to the green leafy roof, and the clerk thought of the million of ephemera which in a single drop were thrown up to a height, that was as great doubtless for their size, as for us if we were to be hurled above the clouds. Honor is venerable to us because it is no ephemera. |
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