noun
greenfly
Greenfly (noun) means any of a number of common green insects.
noun
1
Any of a number of common green insects.
2
Certain aphids (Aphidoidea), commonly known as greenfly in Britain and the Commonwealth.
3
Especially the species Myzus persicae, also called the green peach aphid.
4
The common green bottle fly, a type of fly with a shiny green body.
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Etymology
Formed from green and fly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of greenfly?
"greenfly" (noun) means any of a number of common green insects.
What are the different meanings of greenfly?
"greenfly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of a number of common green insects; 2. Certain aphids (Aphidoidea), commonly known as greenfly in Britain and the Commonwealth; 3. Especially the species Myzus persicae, also called the green peach aphid.
