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dayfly
UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
Translations
dayflies
pl
UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
The dayfly is known for its very short lifespan.
Подёнка известна своей очень короткой продолжительностью жизни.
UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning 'relating to or characteristic of a dayfly'
Definitions
The dayfly emerged from the water, only to live for a few hours before completing its life cycle.
The popularity of the new fashion trend was like a dayfly, disappearing almost as quickly as it arrived.
Dayfly larvae are aquatic and require clean, well-oxygenated water.