HOUSEFLY

housefly, house fly, Musca domestica

(noun) common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

housefly (plural houseflies)

Any fly regularly found in human dwellings.

The common housefly, Musca domestica, that frequents most homes and spreads some diseases.

Source: Wiktionary



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