horsefly
1 synonym for horsefly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large fly that bites mammals and feeds on their blood.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use horsefly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
horsefly bite
swarm of horseflies
bitten by a horsefly
horseflies in summer
Horsefly is a common, everyday name rather than a scientific one.
Etymology
Horsefly comes from Middle English, where it was formed by joining the words for horse and fly.
Full origin of horsefly →Frequently asked questions
Do horseflies bite?
Yes, horseflies bite mammals in order to feed on their blood.
What family of insects do horseflies belong to?
Horseflies belong to the fly family Tabanidae.
Is a horsefly the same as a stable fly?
No, a horsefly is a different insect from the stable fly, which is a separate species.
