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greenbottle

Pronunciation: /ˈgriːnbɒt(ə)l/
Definition of greenbottle

noun

  • a metallic green fly which sometimes lays eggs in wounds on sheep or other animals.
    • Genus Lucilia, family Calliphoridae: several species, in particular the common L. caesar

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