soldier fly

noun

any of several flies of the family Stratiomyidae, characterized by brightly colored abdominal stripes.

Origin of soldier fly

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An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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How to use soldier fly in a sentence

Do you cease to be honourable because others are dishonourable, and would you—a soldier—fly from the battle?
Pearl-Maiden | H. Rider Haggard

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