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
Bacteria can also infect wounds where screwworm maggots are present and may cause an infection that can lead to symptoms like fever or chills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 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
The report, seen by the BBC, said: "There were signs of decomposition present... maggots were seen crawling on his body."
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
I see the maggots just as the smell hits.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
