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noun

the larva of the botfly

Origin: ME < ? Gael botus, belly worm < boiteag, maggot

noun

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a computer program that executes a specific task according to the user's instructions

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See bot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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noun

The parasitic larva of a botfly.
bots (used with a sing. or pl. verb) A disease of mammals, especially cattle and horses, caused by infestation of the stomach or intestines with botfly larvae.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , probably of Low German origin

noun

A software program that imitates the behavior of a human, as by querying search engines or participating in chatroom or IRC discussions.

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Origin: Short for robot

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