sheep gadfly

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Noun sheep gadfly has 1 sense

sheep botfly, sheep gadfly, Oestrus ovis - larvae are parasitic on sheep
--₁ is a kind of botfly
--₁ is a member of Oestrus, genus Oestrus

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Sheep Gadfly

Definition:

A sheep gadfly refers to any of various flies (such as the sheep botfly) that are known for being pests to sheep, causing irritation and harm to their skin and wool.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A type of fly that specifically targets sheep, laying eggs on their skin or wool.

Example: The sheep ranchers had to implement strict pest control measures to protect their flock from sheep gadflies.

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