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Noun family tabanidae has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebFamily TabanidaeFamily Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies or deer flies, is a group of biting flies belonging to the order Diptera. They are known for their large size, robust bodies, and formidable mouthparts. Sense 1:Noun: A family of flies known for their painful bites. Sample Sentence: Horse flies, which belong to the family Tabanidae, can be a nuisance to both humans and animals alike. Sense 2:Noun: The horse fly or deer fly itself, specifically a member of the family Tabanidae. Sample Sentence: I was bitten by a large Tabanidae while on my hike, and it left a swollen and itchy mark on my arm. Sense 3:Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Tabanidae or its members. Sample Sentence: The Tabanidae species found in this region are particularly aggressive during the summer months. Related Products: Horse Fly Traps, Insect Repellents | ||||
family styracaceae family suidae family sulidae family sylviidae family symplocaceae family synchytriaceae family syngnathidae family synodontidae family tabanidae family taccaceae family tachinidae family tachyglossidae family taeniidae family talpidae family tamaricaceae family tapiridae family tarsiidae
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