Meaning of the word blowfly in English

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blowfly

US /ˈbloʊ.flaɪ/
UK /ˈbloʊ.flaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a large, hairy fly, typically metallic blue or green, that lays its eggs on meat or carrion.

Example:
The picnic was ruined by swarms of blowflies.
A single blowfly buzzed annoyingly around the room.
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