blow fly
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noun
any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Calliphoridae that deposit their eggs or larvae on carrion, excrement, etc., or in wounds of living animals.
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Origin of blow fly
First recorded in 1815–25
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blowfly
/ (ˈbləʊˌflaɪ) /
noun plural -flies
any of various dipterous flies of the genus Calliphora and related genera that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, carrion, and open wounds: family CalliphoridaeAlso called: bluebottle
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