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shadfly
[ shad-flahy ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shadfly1
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; so called because they hatch at the time of year when shad are running
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Example Sentences
We met with ephemer (shadfly) midway, about a mile from the shore, and they evidently fly over the whole lake.
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