Libäll

Limburgish

Etymology

From New Latin lībellula, coined by Carl von Linné after lībella (“carpenter's level”), because of the insect's ability to stay level when hovering. Doublet of Nivoo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌliˈbɛl/
• Hyphenation: Li‧bäll
• Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun

Libäll f (plural Libälle, diminutive Libällke)

1. (Eupen) dragonfly, insect of the infraorder Anisoptera
2. (Eupen) dragonfly or damselfly, insect of the order Odonata

Synonyms

• wientemper (Maastricht)