horn fly
noun
a small bloodsucking fly, Haematobia irritans, that is a pest, especially of cattle.
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Origin of horn fly
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
Words nearby horn fly
hornet, hornet clearwing, hornet's nest, Horney, hornfels, horn fly, Hornie, horn in, horning, horn in on, hornito
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