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tabanid

/tab-uh-nid, tuh-bey-nid, -ban-id/US // ˈtæb ə nɪd, təˈbeɪ nɪd, -ˈbæn ɪd //UK // (ˈtæbənɪd) //

塔巴尼德,塔帕尼德,塔巴尼

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of numerous bloodsucking flies of the family Tabanidae, comprising the deer flies and horse flies.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : belonging or pertaining to the family Tabanidae.

Examples

  • Many other species of Tabanid, popularly called "Breeze Flies," are plentiful in this country.

  • Habits and life-histories of some flies of the family Tabanid.

  • As examples of the so-called free parasitism, the autumnal flies (Tabanid) and Stomoxys may be cited.