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MAYFLIES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word mayflies. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word mayflies. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MAYFLIES

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ephemeral
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

ephemeropteran
nounn
noun

• short-lived insect

fleeting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

short-lived
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

transitory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

dayfly
nounn
noun

• slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days

shadfly
nounn
noun

• slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days

ephemerid
nounn
noun

• short-lived insect

Best Hypernyms For MAYFLIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mayflies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ephemerid ephemeropteran animals arthropods insects organisms

Alternatives for EPHEMERAL

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