1. Adjective
Beginning and ending in a day; existing only, or no longer than, a day; diurnal; as, an ephemeral flower.
2. Adjective
Short-lived; existing or continuing for a short time only.
3. Noun
Anything lasting but a day, or a brief time; an ephemeral plant, insect, etc.
4. Noun
anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
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