blackfly
noun /'blækflaɪ/
- Definition
- small blackish stout-bodied biting fly having aquatic larvae; sucks the blood of birds as well as humans and other mammals
- Example
- 'blackfly' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
1
Consonants
7
Length
8