Meaning
The dragonfly — the darting, glittering-winged insect that hovers over water and grass. The folk name 'snake doctor' comes from the old belief that dragonflies tend, guard, or 'doctor' snakes, and warn them of danger. Harmless and beautiful, the snake doctor is a familiar sight over ponds, gullies, and the provision ground on a sunny day.
Examples
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A snake doctor a hover ova di pond.
A dragonfly is hovering over the pond.
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Di old people call di dragonfly 'snake doctor'.
The old folks call the dragonfly 'snake doctor'.
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Snake doctor wing shine inna di sun.
The dragonfly's wings shine in the sun.
Origin
A folk name for the dragonfly, from the belief it 'doctors'/tends snakes. See [[peenie-wallie]], [[god-horse]].
How it’s used
The folk name for the dragonfly (believed to tend snakes). See [[peenie-wallie]], [[god-horse]].