Blowfly Definition & Meaning

blowfly
noun
  1. large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds

"Blowfly" in song lyrics

See how blowfly is used in real songs:

  • "Blowfly:"
    2 Live Crew — Freaky Behavior
  • "Look at him, Look at him, Looking like blowfly"
    U-God — Blowfly
  • "louisville band blowfly"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "blowfly"

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