deerflies
/ˈdɪr flaɪz/
noun
- Flies that bite deer and other animals, and sometimes humans; they are known for their painful bite.
- We had to wear bug spray to keep the deerflies away during our hike.
- The horse swished its tail constantly to shoo off the deerflies.
- Deerflies are most active in the summer near wooded areas and water.
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