MAYFLIES Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the word
mayflies.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word mayflies. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word mayflies. (close relations)
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Definition of MAYFLIES
Definition of MAYFLIES
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.
Words (6)
ephemerid
ephemeropteran
animals
arthropods
insects
organisms