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hoverfly

Noun CEFR B2
ˈhʌ.vɚˌflaɪ

Definitions

Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.

Equivalents

Españolsírfido
Françaissyrphe
DeutschSchwebfliege
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CEFR level

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

Hovering Hoveringham hoverjet Hovermale hoverpack hoverport

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