Definition of Deer fly

1. Noun. A Eurasian species of louse fly in the family Hippoboscidae, ''Lipoptena cervi''; parasites of elk, deer and other bovine animals, sucking blood and laying eggs in the fur of the host animals. ¹

2. Noun. A gold or green eyed horsefly of the genus ''Chrysops'' in the family Tabanidae; pests to cattle, horses and humans, feeding on their blood. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deer Fly

deepwater pipefish
deepwater prawn
deepwater prawns
deepwater squirrelfish
deer
deer's-ear
deer's-ears
deer's-tongue
deer-fly disease
deer-fly fever
deer-neck
deer-necks
deer-skin
deer-skins
deer fern
deer fly (current term)
deer fly fever
deer hunt
deer hunter
deer hunting
deer in the headlights
deer ked
deer meat
deer mouse
deer mushroom
deer stalker
deer stalking
deer tick
deer ticks

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