Maggot
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The soft, legless larva of a housefly or blowfly, typically found in decomposing organic matter.
“The compost bin was teeming with maggots, which rapidly broke down the kitchen waste into rich compost.”
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