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Definition of blowfly

blowfly

/ˈbloʊ.flaɪ/
blow · fly
Plural:blowflies
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blowfly Lexical Profile

blowfly Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various large, often metallic blue or green dipteran insects of the family Calliphoridae that deposit their eggs on carrion, excrement, or open wounds.

Example

"Forensic entomologists often examine the developmental stage of blowfly larvae to estimate the time elapsed since death."

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• Rhymes for blowfly

• Nearby Words

blowdryer
blower
blowfish
blowfly
blowgun
blowhard
blowhole

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century from the older verb sense of "blow" meaning to deposit eggs on meat or cause it to bloat through decay, combined with "fly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blowfly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blowfly
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