mayfly

The English word “mayfly” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.
Characterized by a short duration; short-lived.

From May (“fifth month”) + fly (“flying insect”). Compare Saterland Frisian Moaifljooge (“blowfly”).

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