1. plural of blowfly; large flies that lay eggs in decaying meat or open wounds

Examples

• The garbage can was swarming with blowflies in the summer heat.
• Blowflies are attracted to rotting meat and dead animals.
• The veterinarian treated the wound to prevent blowflies from laying eggs in it.
• Scientists study blowflies to help determine time of death in forensic cases.
• The farmer noticed blowflies around the sick sheep and called the vet immediately.
• Blowflies have a metallic green or blue appearance that makes them easy to identify.