tabanid

UK
/ˈtæbənɪd/
US
/ˈtæbənɪd/

Translations

tabanidnoun
tabanids
pl
UK
/ˈtæbənɪd/
US
/ˈtæbənɪd/
The tabanid is known for its painful bite.
Слепень известен своей болезненной укусом.
Additional translations
tabanidadjective
UK
/təˈbænɪd/
US
/təˈbænɪd/
Relational adjective used before another noun (e.g., tabanid larvae).

Definitions

tabanidnoun
Any fly of the family Tabanidae, including horseflies, deer flies, and related biting flies.
A large tabanid buzzed around the pasture, worrying the cattle.
tabanidadjective
Relating to or characteristic of flies of the family Tabanidae.
Tabanid larvae develop in moist, muddy soil.