mayfly
Meaning
- Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.
- (attributive, figuratively) Characterized by a short duration; short-lived.
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In summary
From May + fly. Compare Saterland Frisian Moaifljooge (“blowfly”).
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