1. A fly, especially the common housefly (Musca domestica).
Usage: Latin term; used in scientific and medical contexts; plural: muscae
2. A constellation in the southern sky, representing a fly.
Usage: astronomy; proper noun when referring to the specific constellation

Examples

• The musca domestica is one of the most common insects found in human habitats.
• Researchers studied the musca to understand insect behavior and genetics.
• The constellation Musca is visible from the southern hemisphere.
• In medical terminology, musca refers to the common housefly that can carry diseases.
• Ancient astronomers named the constellation Musca after the small flying insect.