Definition of Fruit fly

1. Noun. Any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits.

Exact synonyms: Pomace Fly
Generic synonyms: Dipteran, Dipteron, Dipterous Insect, Two-winged Insects
Specialized synonyms: Apple Maggot, Railroad Worm, Rhagoletis Pomonella, Ceratitis Capitata, Medfly, Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Drosophila, Drosophila Melanogaster, Vinegar Fly

Definition of Fruit fly

1. Noun. any insect of the ''Tephritidae'' family, whose larvae damage plant tissue. ¹

2. Noun. any insect of the ''Drosophilidae'' family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species ''Drosophila melanogaster'' that is used in genetic research. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fruit Fly

fruit bats
fruit bowl
fruit bowls
fruit cake
fruit cakes
fruit cocktail
fruit cocktails
fruit compote
fruit crush
fruit cup
fruit custard
fruit dove
fruit doves
fruit drink
fruit flies
fruit fly (current term)
fruit grower
fruit juice
fruit loops
fruit machines
fruit of one's loins
fruit of the poisonous tree
fruit of the union
fruit pigeon
fruit pigeons
fruit punch
fruit salad
fruit salads
fruit sugar

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