Word 'housefly' in Other Languages
- housefly in Assamese অসমীয়া
- housefly in Bengali বাংলা
- housefly in Bodo बड़ो
- housefly in Dogri डोगरी
- housefly in English
- housefly in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- housefly in Hindi हिन्दी
- housefly in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- housefly in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- housefly in Konkani कोंकणी
- housefly in Maithili মৈথিলী
- housefly in Malayalam മലയാളം
- housefly in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- housefly in Marathi मराठी
- housefly in Nepali नेपाली
- housefly in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- housefly in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- housefly in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- housefly in Santali
- housefly in Sindhi سنڌي
- housefly in Tamil தமிழ்
- housefly in Telugu తెలుగు
- housefly in Urdu اُردُو
Housefly
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈhaʊs.flaɪ/
Definitions
- A common fly (Musca domestica) found in and around human dwellings, known for spreading diseases.
Usage Examples
- The housefly is often seen buzzing around kitchens and trash bins.
- Houseflies can carry harmful bacteria, making them a health concern.
Etymology
From Middle English "house" + "fly," referring to the insect commonly found in homes.
Synonyms
- Domestic fly
- Common fly
Antonyms
- Butterfly
- Dragonfly
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Mouche domestique | muʃ dɔmɛstik |
| Spanish | Mosca doméstica | ˈmoska ðoˈmestika |
| Hindi | गृह मक्खी | grih makkhī |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈhaʊs.flaɪ/
- American English: /ˈhaʊs.flaɪ/
Historical Usage
The housefly has been mentioned in literature and scientific texts for centuries as a pest and disease carrier.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, houseflies symbolize dirt and decay, while in others, they are a subject of folk beliefs and omens.
More Information
Houseflies are known to carry pathogens and reproduce rapidly, making them one of the most common household pests worldwide.