- 1. n. A neuropterous insect of the genus Ephemera and related genera, of many species, and inhabiting fresh water in the larval state; the ephemeral fly; -- so called because it commonly lives but one day in the winged or adult state. See Ephemeral fly, under Ephemeral. Source: opted
- 2. n. slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days Source: wordnet
- 3. A neuropterous insect of the genus Ephemera and related genera, of many species, and inhabiting fresh water in the larval state; the ephemeral fly; -- so called because it commonly lives but one day in the winged or adult state. See Ephemeral fly, under Ephemeral. Source: webster
- 4. A neuropterous insect of the genus Ephemera and related genera,of many species, and inhabiting fresh water in the larval state; theephemeral fly; -- so called because it commonly lives but one day inthe winged or adult state. See Ephemeral fly, under Ephemeral. Source: adambom
- 5. n slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days Source: ecdict
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