mosquito hawk
معنی کامل و مثالها
● رجوع شود به: dragonfly
● رجوع شود به: nighthawk
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'mosquito hawk' originated from the misconception that dragonflies prey on mosquitoes. It is a colloquial term used in certain regions to refer to dragonflies.
مثال
- Look, a mosquito hawk! It must be eating all the mosquitoes.
- The children were fascinated by the colorful wings of the mosquito hawk.
- Contrary to popular belief, mosquito hawks do not actually eat mosquitoes.
ترکیبهای رایج
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تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker
- slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.