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FRUIT FLY

\fɹˈuːt flˈa͡ɪ], \fɹˈuːt flˈa‍ɪ], \f_ɹ_ˈuː_t f_l_ˈaɪ]\

Definitions of FRUIT FLY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A genus of small, two-winged flies containing approximately 900 described species. These organisms are the most extensively studied of all genera from the standpoint of genetics and cytology.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A small black fly found among fruit-trees in spring.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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