Horsefly Meaning in English
word
ˈhɔrsˌflaɪ
HORS-fly
hˈɔːsflaɪ
HAWS-fly
Definition
A large, fast-flying insect that bites animals and people, often found around farms and stables.
Usage & Nuances
'Horsefly' refers to biting flies in the Tabanidae family, not related to regular houseflies. They are notorious for their painful bite. The plural is 'horseflies'. Most often used in rural/farm contexts.
Spanish: tábanosPortuguese (BR): mutuca - tafanoPortuguese (PT): mutuca - tafanoChinese (Simplified): 牛虻Chinese (Traditional): 牛虻Hindi: भौंक (घोड़े की मक्खी)Arabic: ذبابة الخيولBengali: ঘোড়ার মাছি - ভিমরুল মাছিRussian: слепеньJapanese: アブVietnamese: ruồi trâuKorean: 말파리Turkish: at sineğiUrdu: بھِڑ (گھوڑے کا کاٹنے والا مکھی)Indonesian: lalat kuda
Example Sentences
A horsefly bit me during my walk in the field.
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Farmers often see many horseflies near their animals in summer.
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The horsefly makes a loud buzzing sound as it flies.
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Watch out, there’s a horsefly buzzing around you!
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The horseflies were the worst part of our day at the lake.
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Have you ever been bitten by a horsefly? It really stings!
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