SANDFLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of various small dipterous flies

Example: bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis

Synonyms

Phlebotomus papatasii, Sandfly, Sand fly

🔗 Related Words

sand – A related word in the same word family.

fly – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with SA

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Words that End with LY ⬅️

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