ephemerid

American

[ih-fem-er-id] / ɪˈfɛm ər ɪd /

noun

an insect of the order Ephemeroptera, comprising the mayflies.

ephemerid British

/ ɪˈfɛmərɪd /

noun

Also called: ephemeropteran. any insect of the order Ephemeroptera (or Ephemerida ), which comprises the mayflies

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Etymology

Origin of ephemerid

From the New Latin word Ephemeridae, dating back to 1870–75. See ephemeral, -id ²

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ephemerid

Those who play a waiting game have matters more in their own hands, time gives them double chances; whereas if success does not come at once to the ephemerid he misses it altogether.

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