horsefly
pronunciation
How to pronounce horsefly in British English:
UK [ˈhɔːsflaɪ]
How to pronounce horsefly in American English:
US [ ˈhɔːrsflaɪ]
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- Noun:
- winged fly parasitic on horses
- large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
Word Origin
- horsefly (n.)
- late 14c., from horse (n.) + fly (n.).
Example
- 1. That horsefly is the only thing keeping this old horse moving .