o·do·nate ( d n- t , -d n-)n. Any of the large predacious winged insects of the order Odonata, which includes the dragonflies and damselflies, characterized by long brightly colored bodies, two pairs of membranous wings, and large compound eyes. adj. Of or belonging to the order Odonata. [From New Latin Od nata, order name, from Greek odn, tooth; see -odon.] |
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| Noun | 1. | odonate - large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings insect - small air-breathing arthropod Odonata, order Odonata - dragonflies and damselflies dragonfly, mosquito hawk, skeeter hawk, snake doctor, snake feeder, sewing needle, darning needle, devil's darning needle - slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. damselfly - slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest |
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