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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A horsefly.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to species of the horsefly family, Tabanidae. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cleg

Etymology

From taxonomic family name Tabanidae, ultimately from Latin tabānus (“gadfly, horsefly”).

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