soldier fly
noun
any of several flies of the family Stratiomyidae, characterized by brightly colored abdominal stripes.
Origin of soldier fly
1An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Words Nearby soldier fly
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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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