blue·bot·tle (bl  b t l)n. Any of several flies of the genus Calliphora that have a bright metallic-blue body and breed in decaying organic matter. |
bluebottle [ˈbluːˌbɒtəl]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for the blowfly
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various blue-flowered plants, esp the cornflower
3. (Law) Brit an informal word for a policeman
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) Austral and NZ an informal name for Portuguese man-of-war
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  bluebottle - an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowersflower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms Centaurea, genus Centaurea - knapweed; star thistle |
| 2. | bluebottle - blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight |
Translations
bluebottle [ˈbluːbɒtəl] n → mouche f à viande
blue cheese n → bleu m, fromage m bleu
blue-chip [ˌbluˈtʃɪp] adj [stocks, issues, companies] → de premier ordre
blue-chip investment → investissement m de premier ordre
blue-collar worker [ˈblukɒlə] n → ouvrier/ière m/f col bleu
blue-eyed [ˌbluːˈaɪd] adj → aux yeux bleus
blue-eyed boy (British) n (= darling, favourite) → chouchou m
blue cheese n → bleu m, fromage m bleu
blue-chip [ˌbluˈtʃɪp] adj [stocks, issues, companies] → de premier ordre
blue-chip investment → investissement m de premier ordre
blue-collar worker [ˈblukɒlə] n → ouvrier/ière m/f col bleu
blue-eyed [ˌbluːˈaɪd] adj → aux yeux bleus
blue-eyed boy (British) n (= darling, favourite) → chouchou m
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