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Word: Horsefly

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A horsefly is a large, fast-flying insect that is known for its painful bite. The female horsefly feeds on the blood of animals, including horses.

Usage Instructions: You can use the word "horsefly" when talking about insects, especially in relation to animals or outdoor activities.

Example Sentence: "While we were riding our horses, a horsefly bit me on the arm, and it hurt a lot!"

Advanced Usage: In more advanced discussions, you might refer to horseflies in the context of ecology, discussing their role in the ecosystem or how they can affect livestock.

Word Variants: - Horseflies (plural) – when talking about more than one horsefly. - Horse-fly (hyphenated) – an alternative spelling.

Different Meanings: - Generally, "horsefly" refers specifically to this type of insect. There are no significantly different meanings for the term in common usage.

Synonyms: - Tabanid (a scientific term for the family of insects that includes horseflies). - Bloodsucker (a more general term for insects that feed on blood).

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include the word "horsefly." However, you might use phrases like "buzzing around like a horsefly" to describe someone who is being annoyingly persistent.

Noun
  1. large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
  2. winged fly parasitic on horses

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