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blackfly

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A black or dark green aphid (Aphis fabae) that is a common pest of agricultural crops.
  2. Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.

Equivalents

Españolmosca negra
DeutschKriebelmücke
Portuguêsborrachudo
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Examples

“According to Bonnie Louison, […] Axel made a mistake⟳ when she didn't consult⟳ western Massachusetts women about the time and place⟳ of the event. Louison said that Axel didn't realize⟳ that June is black fly⟳ season, that the area is in the grip of a severe drought, […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

blackfold blackfolk Blackfoot Blackford Blackford County Blackford Hill

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