snipe fly
noun
any of various predatory dipterous flies of the family Leptidae (or Rhagionidae), such as Rhagio scolopacea of Europe, having an elongated body and long legs
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Nearby words
snigging chain, sniggle, sniglet, snip, snipe, snipe fly, snipefish, sniper, sniperscope, snipper, snippet
Word Origin for snipe fly
named after the snipe because its flight resembles that of the bird
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