demoiselle

English

noun
Definitions
  • A damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
  • A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid.
  • The Numidian crane (Grus virgo).

Etymology

Borrowed from French demoiselle.

Origin

French

demoiselle

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