long-legged fly en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of translingual Dolichopus (literally “long-legged”) + fly.
Meanings
- Any of the predatory flies in the family Dolichopodidae, which tend to have long and slender legs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| long-legged flies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
de Langbeinfliege (Translations)