• The Numidian crane (Antropoides virgo); -- so called on accountof the grace and symmetry of its form and movements.


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  • small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs

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  • a young unmarried woman

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  • A demoiselle is a term originating from French, meaning a young lady or girl. However, it can be used contextually to refer to:

    1. Birds: A species of small or medium-sized cranes of the genus Anthropoides, such as the demoiselle crane.

    2. Animals: A type of damselfly particularly in the family Calopterygidae, known for their elegant movement and delicate build.

    3. Historical social status: In historical context, it refers to the youngest daughter of a French noble family.

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  • a young lady; a damsel; a ladys maid

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  • a beautiful, small dragon fly of the genus Agrion

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  • dem-wa-zel′, n. (Shak.) a young lady: a crane-like bird of peculiarly graceful form. [Fr. See Damsel.]

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