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Dayfly

UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
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Translation dayfly into russian

dayfly
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
The dayfly is known for its very short lifespan.
Подёнка известна своей очень короткой продолжительностью жизни.

Definitions

dayfly
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
US
/ˈdeɪflaɪ/
A type of insect belonging to the order Ephemeroptera, known for its very short adult lifespan, often just a single day.
The dayfly emerged from the water, only to live for a few hours before completing its life cycle.
A term used metaphorically to describe something that is short-lived or fleeting.
The popularity of the new fashion trend was like a dayfly, disappearing almost as quickly as it arrived.

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