This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
rat-tailed maggot
[ rat-teyld ]
/ ˈrætˌteɪld /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
noun
the aquatic larva of any of several syrphid flies of the genus Eristalis, that breathes through a long, thin tube at the posterior end of its body.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Words nearby rat-tailed maggot
rat snake, rat's nest, rattail, rat-tail cactus, rattail comb, rat-tailed maggot, rat-tail file, rat tamer, rattan, rat-tat, ratteen
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023