Syrphid definition

sûrfĭd

Any of numerous flies of the family Syrphidae, most of which resemble bees or wasps in form and coloration. Adult syrphids feed on the nectar and pollen of flowers, and the larvae of many species feed on aphids.

noun

Of or pertaining to flies of the family Syrphidae.

adjective

Any species of the hoverfly family Syrphidae.

noun

(hoverfly): syrphus (genus Syrphus)

hyponyms

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

syrphid

Plural:

syrphids

Origin of syrphid

From New Latin Syrphidae family name from Syrphus type genus from Greek surphos gnat

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Translingual Syrphidae.

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Syrphid definition

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Noun

Origin of syrphid

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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