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horsefly

/ˈhɔrsˌflaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does horsefly mean?

noun

A large, usually brightly colored fly that bites humans and animals, especially one of the genus Tabanus.

Example

"The horsefly's painful bite left a large swelling on my leg."

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