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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

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blowfly (ˈbləʊˌflaɪ)

—n , pl -flies
	Also called: bluebottle 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

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