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单词 boatfly
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Definition of boatfly in English:

boatfly

noun ˈbəʊtflʌɪ
British rare
  • A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly.

 
 

Definition of boatfly in US English:

boatfly

nounˈbəʊtflʌɪ
British rare
  • A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly.

 
 
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