housefly
pronunciation
How to pronounce housefly in British English:
UK [ˈhaʊsflaɪ]
How to pronounce housefly in American English:
US [ˈhaʊsˌflaɪ]
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- Noun:
- common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
Word Origin
- housefly (n.)
- also house-fly, early 15c., from house (n.) + fly (n.).
Example
- 1. Establishment and optimization of srap-pcr amplification system for housefly .
- 2. Does the housefly undergo complete metamorphosis or incomplete metamorphosis ?
- 3. Down the road are insect-sized drones that could be mistaken for a housefly or spider , which could slip in under a door-sill to record conversations , take photos or even inject a lethal toxin into an unsuspecting victim .
- 4. An adult housefly cannot eat solid food .
- 5. Methods dip way for mosquito and topicd application for housefly .