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med·fly

also Med·fly  (mĕd′flī′)
n.
See Mediterranean fruit fly.
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medfly

(ˈmɛdˌflaɪ)
n, pl -fly or -flies
(Animals) another name for Mediterranean fruit fly
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med•fly

or Med•fly

(ˈmɛdˌflaɪ)

n., pl. -flies.
Mediterranean fruit fly.
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Noun1.medfly - small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruitmedfly - small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
Ceratitis capitata, Mediterranean fruit fly
fruit fly, pomace fly - any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits
Ceratitis, genus Ceratitis - Mediterranean fruit flies
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