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mayfly
UK
/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
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/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
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mayfly
noun
mayflies
Pl.
UK
/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
подёнка
The mayfly is known for its short lifespan.
Подёнка известна своей короткой продолжительностью жизни.
Synonymes
shadfly
dayfly
ephemerid
mayfly
adjective
more mayfly
Komp.
most mayfly
Super.
UK
/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈmeɪflaɪ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "mayfly larvae") to denote relation to the insect.
Synonymes
fugitive
fugacious
passing
temporary
short-term
transitory
ephemeral
fleeting
transient
short-lived
momentary
brief
evanescent
Définitions
mayfly
noun
A type of insect belonging to the order Ephemeroptera, characterized by a short lifespan, delicate wings, and aquatic larvae.
The mayfly emerged from the water, its delicate wings shimmering in the sunlight.
A term used metaphorically to describe something that is short-lived or ephemeral.
The popularity of the new fashion trend was like a mayfly, disappearing almost as quickly as it arrived.
mayfly
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of mayflies.
The angler studied the mayfly patterns before tying his flies.
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