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单词 blackfly
释义

blackfly

noun

black·​fly ˈblak-ˌflī How to pronounce blackfly (audio)
plural blackflies or blackfly
: any of various small dark-colored insects
especially : any of a family (Simuliidae and especially genus Simulium) of bloodsucking dipteran flies whose larvae usually live in flowing streams

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Bug Shirt Untreated loose-knit fabrics provide no defense from mosquitoes, blackflies, and ticks. Andrew Skurka, Outside Online, 21 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

blackfly

noun

black·​fly ˈblak-ˌflī How to pronounce blackfly (audio)
plural blackflies
: any of a family (Simuliidae) and especially genus Simulium of bloodsucking dipteran flies
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