"dropwing" meaning in All languages combined

See dropwing on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: dropwings [plural]
Etymology: From drop + wing. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drop|wing}} drop + wing Head templates: {{en-noun}} dropwing (plural dropwings)
  1. Any of various species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Trithemis, endemic to Africa and Asia, that lower their wings when perched. Categories (lifeform): Libellulid dragonflies
    Sense id: en-dropwing-en-noun-i6CSYTNt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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