maggot
noun
a soft-bodied, legless larva of certain flies.
maggots
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pluralof maggot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While many maggots consume dead or decomposing material, screwworm larvae feed on healthy, living flesh.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Human poo, food covered in maggots and a tent "full of kit" were left behind at a south Wales national park over the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Many of the dishes contained what appeared to be live maggots and flies, producing an overwhelming stench.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
A few days ago we were all talking about the protesters’ claim that maggots were in the food served to inmates, which Homeland Security denied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
And Dad has a plate of maggots for his.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
