Fruit Fly Definition

noun
Any of various small flies of the family Drosophilidae, having larvae that feed on fermenting or decaying plant material, especially the common species Drosophila melanogaster, often used in genetic research.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of a family (Tephritidae) of small dipterous flies whose larvae feed on fruits and vegetables.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
A woman who enjoys socializing with gay men.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • pomace fly

Other Word Forms of Fruit Fly

Noun

Singular:
fruit fly
Plural:
fruit-flies

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