1. plural of demoiselle; young unmarried women or ladies
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. plural of demoiselle; types of cranes, particularly the demoiselle crane
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The demoiselles at the ball wore elegant gowns.
• Several demoiselles attended the formal dinner.
• The young demoiselles curtsied to the duchess.
• A flock of demoiselles migrated south for winter.
• The demoiselles are among the smallest crane species.
• Birdwatchers spotted demoiselles near the wetlands.