agrionidae
|a-gri-on-i-dae|
C2
/əˈɡraɪəˌnɪdi/
damselfly family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrionidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrios,' where 'agrios' meant 'wild.'
Historical Evolution
'agrios' transformed into the scientific classification 'agrionidae' in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'wild creatures,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a family of damselflies.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/03 20:51