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mag·got M0025400 (măg′ət)n.1. The legless, soft-bodied, wormlike larva of any of various dipteran flies, often found in decaying matter.2. Slang A despicable person.3. Archaic An extravagant notion; a whim.
[Middle English magot, perhaps alteration of mathek, maddokk, perhaps from Old English matha.]
mag′got·y adj.maggot (ˈmæɡət) n1. (Zoology) the soft limbless larva of dipterous insects, esp the housefly and blowfly, occurring in decaying organic matter2. rare a fancy or whim[C14: from earlier mathek; related to Old Norse mathkr worm, Old English matha, Old High German mado grub]mag•got (ˈmæg ət)
n. 1. a soft-bodied, legless larva of certain flies. 2. an odd fancy; whim. [1425–75;< Old Norse mathkr] mag′got•y, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  maggot - the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic mattergrub - a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects |
maggotnoun worm, grub fetid, maggot-infested meatTranslationsmaggot (ˈmӕgət) noun the worm-like grub or larva of a fly, especially a bluebottle. 蛆 蛆maggot
act the maggot1. To behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others. Primarily heard in Ireland. If you continue to act the maggot, you're going to have to leave the classroom. Joe never acts the maggot—he's always so serious.2. To behave irresponsibly or immaturely, especially in an environment where it is especially inappropriate. Primarily heard in Ireland. Don't let me catch any of you kids acting the maggot at the funeral. We finally get invited to a nice dinner party and you have to go and act the maggot—what's wrong with you?See also: act, maggotmaggotA vile, lowly, or contemptible person. I'd rather quit my job than have to take orders from that maggot. Do your research before you level such ugly accusations, you maggot!gag a maggotTo be strikingly or shockingly disgusting, unappealing, or unattractive. Oh, Lisa's a terrible cook. Any dish she makes would surely gag a maggot! His physique was remarkable, but unfortunately he was cursed with a face that would gag a maggot.See also: gag, maggotact the maggot behave in a foolishly playful way. Irish informalSee also: act, maggotmaggot1. n. a cigarette. (Probably a play on faggot.) Can I bum a maggot off of you? 2. n. a low and wretched person; a vile person. You maggot! Take your hands off me! maggot
maggot: see blowflyblowfly,
name for flies of the family Calliphoridae. Blowflies are about the same size as, and resemble, the housefly; because they are usually metallic blue or green they are also called bluebottle or greenbottle flies.
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name commonly used for any of a variety of winged insects, but properly restricted to members of the order Diptera, the true flies, which includes the housefly, gnat, midge, mosquito, and tsetse fly.
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independent, immature animal that undergoes a profound change, or metamorphosis, to assume the typical adult form. Larvae occur in almost all of the animal phyla; because most are tiny or microscopic, they are rarely seen. They play diverse roles in the lives of animals.
..... Click the link for more information. .maggot[′mag·ət] (invertebrate zoology) Larva of a dipterous insect. maggot the soft limbless larva of dipterous insects, esp the housefly and blowfly, occurring in decaying organic matter maggot
maggot [mag´ot] the soft-bodied larva of an insect, especially one living in decaying flesh.mag·got (mag'ŏt), A fly larva or grub.maggot (măg′ət)n. The legless, soft-bodied, wormlike larva of any of various dipteran flies, often found in decaying matter.
mag′got·y adj.Medical entomology Larvae (a worm-like feeding state of flies), order Diptera—e.g., green (Phaenicia sericata) and black (Phormia regina bottle flies).
Vox populi A popular term for a ne’er-do-wellmaggot Medical entomology Larvae–a worm-like feeding state of flies–order Diptera–eg, green–Phaenicia sericata, black–Phormia regina bottle flies. Cf Leeches, Roach. mag·got (mag'ŏt) A fly larva or grub. maggot any insect larva lacking appendages and an obvious head, (usually) the larva of a member of the order Diptera.maggot
Synonyms for maggotnoun wormSynonymsWords related to maggotnoun the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matterRelated Words |