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muscid

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌsɪd/
Definition of muscid

noun

Entomology
  • an insect of the housefly family (Muscidae).

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Muscidae (plural), from Latin musca 'fly'

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