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blowfly
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blow·fly  (blfl)
n.
Any of several flies of the family Calliphoridae that deposit their eggs in carcasses or carrion or in open sores and wounds.
blowfly [ˈbləʊˌflaɪ]
n pl -flies
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various dipterous flies of the genus Calliphora and related genera that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, carrion, and open wounds: family Calliphoridae Also called bluebottle
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blowflyblowfly - large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds
blow fly
fly - two-winged insects characterized by active flight
Calliphora, genus Calliphora - type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies
Calliphora vicina, bluebottle - blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight
greenbottle, greenbottle fly - blowfly with brilliant coppery green body
Translations
blowfly [ˈbləʊflaɪ] N → moscarda f, mosca f azul
blowfly [ˈbləʊˌflaɪ] n → moscone m della carne
blowfly [ˈbləʊˌflaɪ] n → moscone m della carne


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