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Definition of deerfly

deerfly

/ˈdɪərflaɪ/
deer · fly
Plural:deerflies
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deerfly Lexical Profile

deerfly Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various stout-bodied, bloodsucking flies of the genus Chrysops (family Tabanidae), widespread near wetlands and forests, characterized by brightly colored compound eyes, dark-banded wings, and a painful bite delivered by the female to mammals including deer, livestock, and humans.

Example

"While hiking near the marshland in July, we had to swat away persistent deerflies that circled our heads."

• Nearby Words

deer mouse
deerberry
deere
deerfly
deerskin
deerstalker
deescalate

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