soldier fly
noun
any of several flies of the family Stratiomyidae, characterized by brightly colored abdominal stripes.
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Origin of soldier fly
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Words nearby soldier fly
soldier, soldier beetle, soldier bird, soldier crab, soldierfish, soldier fly, soldiering, soldierly, soldier of fortune, soldier on, soldier orchid
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