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horse fly

/ˈhɔːrs flaɪ/

Traduction: Grande mouche robuste de la famille des Tabanidae, connue pour sa piqûre douloureuse et son attirance pour le bétail et les humains, souvent rencontrée près de l'eau ou dans les zones rurales.

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/ˈhɔːrs flaɪ/B1formalscientific
  • frGrande mouche robuste de la famille des Tabanidae, connue pour sa piqûre douloureuse et son attirance pour le bétail et les humains, souvent rencontrée près de l'eau ou dans les zones rurales.

A large, robust fly of the family Tabanidae, known for its painful bite and attraction to livestock and humans, often found near water or in rural areas.

  1. Large biting flyB1formal

    A large, robust fly of the family Tabanidae, known for its painful bite and attraction to livestock and humans.

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    • The horse fly bit him on the arm while he was hiking.
    • Farmers often use special repellents to protect their cattle from horse flies.
    • A horse fly can be identified by its large eyes and loud buzzing sound.