Meaning of the word horsefly in English

What does horsefly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

horsefly

US /ˈhɔːrs.flaɪ/

UK /ˈhɔːrs.flaɪ/

a large, stout-bodied fly with a painful bite, the female of which sucks blood from mammals

Example:

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I was bitten by a horsefly while hiking in the woods.

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The horses were bothered by swarms of horseflies.

Synonym:

gadfly cleg

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