tsetse

/ˈtsɛtsi/
noun
  1. A type of fly found in Africa that feeds on blood and can transmit a disease called sleeping sickness to humans and animals.
    • The tsetse is a major problem for farmers in parts of Africa.
    • Travelers to certain regions are warned about the tsetse and the diseases it carries.
    • The tsetse's bite can be dangerous if not treated quickly.
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