Definition of Musca

1. Noun. A small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon.

Generic synonyms: Constellation

2. Noun. Type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies.
Exact synonyms: Genus Musca
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Muscidae, Muscidae
Member holonyms: House Fly, Housefly, Musca Domestica

Definition of Musca

1. n. A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly, and numerous allied species.

Definition of Musca

1. any of a genus of flies [n -CAE]

Medical Definition of Musca

1. Origin: L, a fly. 1. A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly, and numerous allied species. Formerly, a large part of the Diptera were included under the genus Musca. 2. A small constellation situated between the Southern Cross and the Pole. Muscae volitantes . [L, flying flies. Specks or filaments apparently seen moving or glinding about in the field of vision. Their appearance is often a symptom of disease of the eye, or of disorder of the nervous system. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musca

musa
Musa
Musaceae
musaceous
Musales
musang
musang
musangs
Musa acuminata
Musa basjoo
Musa ensete
Musa paradisiaca
Musa paradisiaca sapientum
Musa textilis
musca
Musca (current term)
muscadel
muscadelle
muscadels
Muscadet
muscadets
muscadin
muscadine
muscadine
muscadines
muscadins
muscae
muscae volitantes
muscae volitantes
muscales

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