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HORSEFLIES Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word horseflies. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word horseflies. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HORSEFLIES

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clegs
nounn
noun

• large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

deerflies
nounn
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gadflies
nounn
noun

• a persistently annoying person

• any of various large flies that annoy livestock

cleg
nounn
noun

• large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

clegg
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

gadfly
nounn
noun

• a persistently annoying person

• any of various large flies that annoy livestock

stout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops

• a garment size for a large or heavy person

adjective satellite

• dependable

• euphemisms for `fat'

• having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

hippobosca equina
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• winged fly parasitic on horses

horse fly
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

horse tick
noun

• winged fly parasitic on horses

Best Hypernyms For HORSEFLIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for horseflies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
gadfly hippoboscid
Phrases (1)
louse fly

Alternatives for CLEGS

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