shadfly
American
[shad-flahy]
/ ˈʃædˌflaɪ /
noun
shadflies
plural
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shadfly
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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