botfly

UK
/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/
US
/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/

Переводы

botflyсуществительное
botflies
множ.
UK
/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/
US
/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/
The botfly is known for laying its eggs on the skin of mammals.
Овод известен тем, что откладывает свои яйца на кожу млекопитающих.
Дополнительные переводы
Синонимы
warble fly
heel fly
botflyприлагательное
UK
/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/
US
/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "botfly infestation").

Определения

botflyсуществительное
A type of fly whose larvae are parasitic and develop inside the bodies of mammals, including humans.
The veterinarian removed a botfly larva from the dog's skin.
The larva of a botfly, which is known for burrowing into the skin of its host.
The hiker discovered a botfly under his skin after returning from the jungle.
botflyприлагательное
Attributive. Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of botflies.
The dog was treated for a botfly infestation.