horse fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of horse fly
1350–1400; Middle English horsfleeye
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You’ve seen a horse fly, you’ve seen a dragon fly, you’ve seen a house fly.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2019
Bad luck, like an avenging horse fly, seemed to chase him.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2016
The Scaptia beyonceae, a rare species of horse fly found in Queensland, Australia, was named after the American singer Beyonce, in January.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2012
Most of the time, Woolf would only let the horse fly through a short sprint before pulling him up and circling back for another go.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
We have already noticed the most perfect condition of these parts as seen in the horse fly.
From Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses by A. S. (Alpheus Spring) Packard
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