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darning needle

darn·ing nee·dle (plural darn·ing nee·dles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. needle used for darning: a long needle with a large eye, used in darning

2. U.S. regional insects 
Same as  dragonfly



Regional History

In the sense "dragonfly," darning needle is a northern term, being found from New England to the Pacific states including California. The expanded form devil's darning needle occurs across the same territory, but less frequently. See also snake doctor.

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