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Horsefly
noun
(pl.
horseflies
)
1.
Winged fly parasitic on horses.
Synonyms:
Hippobosca equina
,
horse tick
.
2.
Large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals.
Synonyms:
cleg
,
clegg
,
horse fly
.
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"Horsefly" Quotes from Famous Books
...
as mad as a
horsefly
that's been slapped off. He says there is no will. But he doesn't really know. He's zooning around wondering if he'll be able to light again on the flanks
...
— The Co-Citizens • Corra Harris
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