sandfly

/ˌsæn(d)ˈflaɪ/
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Other forms: sandflies

Definitions of sandfly
  1. noun
    any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
    synonyms: Phlebotomus papatasii, sand fly
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    type of:
    gnat
    any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
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