The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DEMOISELLE
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What does DEMOISELLE mean?
DEMOISELLE noun- A damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
- A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid.
- The Numidian crane (Grus virgo).