tsetse

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Noun tsetse has 1 sense

tsetse fly, tsetse, tzetze fly, tzetze, glossina - blood-sucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
--₁ is a kind of fly
--₁ is a member of genus Glossina

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Tsetse

Description:

Tsetse refers to a large biting fly of the genus Glossina, found in tropical Africa and responsible for transmitting sleeping sickness to humans and animals.

Senses & Usages:

Noun:

1. A bloodsucking fly of the genus Glossina.

2. Any of several African venomous snakes.

Example Sentences:

1. The tsetse fly is the vector for sleeping sickness in humans.

2. The cattle in the region were constantly plagued by tsetse flies.

3. The tsetse snake is highly venomous and should be avoided.

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