horn fly

/hɔrn flaɪ/
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Other forms: horn flies

Definitions of horn fly
  1. noun
    small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
    synonyms: Haematobia irritans
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    type of:
    fly
    two-winged insects characterized by active flight
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