gallfly

English

Etymology

From gall +‎ fly.

Noun

gallfly (plural gallflies)

  1. Synonym of gall wasp.

Usage notes

Gall wasps traditionally have often been called flies in the broad and non-technical sense of that word.

Alternative forms

  • gall-fly

Translations

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