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black fly

/blæk flaɪ/

الترجمة: حشرة صغيرة داكنة اللون من فصيلة الذباب تقوم بلدغ الإنسان والحيوان، وتعيش قرب الأنهار والجداول، وتشتهر بلدغتها المؤلمة وسلوكها في أسراب.

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/blæk flaɪ/B1formalscientific
  • arحشرة صغيرة داكنة اللون من فصيلة الذباب تقوم بلدغ الإنسان والحيوان، وتعيش قرب الأنهار والجداول، وتشتهر بلدغتها المؤلمة وسلوكها في أسراب.

A small, dark-colored biting fly, often found near rivers and streams, known for its painful bite and swarming behavior.

  1. Small biting insectB2formal

    A small, dark-colored fly of the family Simuliidae, known for biting and sucking blood, often found near fast-flowing water.

    arالذبابة السوداء

    • Black flies are a common nuisance near rivers in the summer.
    • The hikers wore long sleeves to protect against black flies.
    • Black fly bites can cause severe itching and swelling.
  2. Common name for a type of insectA2informal

    Any of various small, dark-colored flies, often used informally to refer to biting midges or gnats.

    arالذبابة السوداء

    • We were swarmed by black flies during the picnic.
    • Black flies are especially active at dawn and dusk.
    • I hate it when black flies get in the house.