Mayfly

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.

"While some animals take months to reproduce, mayfly need just one perfect day."

2.NounCharacterized by a short duration; short-lived.

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