ephemeron
pronunciation
How to pronounce ephemeron in British English:
UK [ɪ'femərɒn]
How to pronounce ephemeron in American English:
US [ɪ'feməˌrɒn]
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- Noun:
- an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
Word Origin
- ephemeron (n.)
- "insect which lives for a very short time in its winged state," 1620s, from Greek (zoon) ephemeron, neuter of adjective ephemeros "living but a day" (see ephemera). Figurative use by 1771.