"Lestes" meaning in All languages combined

See Lestes on Wiktionary

Proper name [Translingual]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek λῃστής (lēistḗs, “robber”) Etymology templates: {{bor|mul|grc|λῃστής||robber}} Ancient Greek λῃστής (lēistḗs, “robber”) Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=f|g2=|head=Lestes|nogendercat=1}} Lestes f
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Lestidae – certain damselflies. Wikipedia link: Lestes Tags: feminine
    Sense id: en-Lestes-mul-name-Kgy64H0~ Categories (other): Translingual entries with incorrect language header, Taxonomic names (genus)

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