Hoverfly
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhʌ.vɚˌflaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hoverfly is a noun meaning Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.
Meaning
Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.
Word Forms
- hoverflies
- hover-fly
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hover-fly, syrphid, syrphine, flowerfly, syrphian, hummingbird.
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