Definitions for odonates

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odonates o·do·nate

Spelling: [ohd-n-eyt, oh-don-eyt]

IPA: /ˈoʊd nˌeɪt, oʊˈdɒn eɪt/

Odonates is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 323 anagrams from letters in odonates (adenoost).

Definitions for odonates

noun

1. any of numerous large predatory aquatic insects of the order Odonata, occurring worldwide and characterized by two pairs of membranous wings.
2. any of numerous large predatory aquatic insects of the order Odonata, occurring worldwide and characterized by two pairs of membranous wings.

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the order Odonata, comprising the damselflies and dragonflies.
2. belonging or pertaining to the order Odonata, comprising the damselflies and dragonflies.

Origin of odonates

New Latin Odonata (1792), irregular Greek odṓn tooth + New Latin -ata -ata¹

Examples for odonates

odonate: bearing toothed mouth parts, like those of dragon flies.

odonate: bearing toothed mouth parts, like those of dragon flies.