gallfly

English

Etymology

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
gall wasp — see gall wasp
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