"swiftwing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swiftwings [plural]
Etymology: swift + wing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|swift|wing}} swift + wing Head templates: {{en-noun}} swiftwing (plural swiftwings)
  1. (entomology) Any of various species of dragonfly of the genus Lathrocordulia, endemic to Australia. Categories (topical): Entomology Categories (lifeform): Dragonflies and damselflies

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