blow fly
blow fly
noun
any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Calliphoridae that deposit their eggs or larvae on carrion, excrement, etc., or in wounds of living animals.
Also, blow·fly.
Origin:
1815–25
1815–25
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| blow fly | |
noun | |
| large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds [syn: blowfly] |
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