Botfly
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A stout, hairy fly whose larvae burrow into and parasitise the skin or internal organs of mammals, including humans.
“Farmers regularly inspect their livestock for signs of botfly infestation.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bot·fly
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Synonyms
warble flyheel fly
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Only one vowel O among six letters, the F and Y together at the end are highly distinctive
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