acroceridae
|ac-ro-cer-i-dae|
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/ˌækrəˈsɛrɪdiː/
small-headed flies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroceridae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'keras' meaning 'horn', referring to the prominent horn-like structures on the flies.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'keras' combined to form the Latin 'acroceridae', which was adopted into English as the name for this family of flies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the horn-like structures, but now it denotes the entire family of flies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small-headed flies, known for their distinctive appearance and parasitic larvae.
The acroceridae are often found near flowers.
Synonyms
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