Definition of phorid in English:

phorid

adjective ˈfɒrɪdˈfɔːrɪd

Entomology

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies.

noun ˈfɒrɪdˈfɔːrɪd

Entomology

An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis British Entomol. VIII. Plate 437 (caption)).

Definition of phorid in US English:

phorid

adjective

Entomology

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies.

noun

Entomology

An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis Brit. Entomol VIII. Plate 437 (caption)).

单词	phorid
释义	Definition of phorid in English: phorid adjective ˈfɒrɪdˈfɔːrɪd Entomology Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies. noun ˈfɒrɪdˈfɔːrɪd Entomology An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis British Entomol. VIII. Plate 437 (caption)). Definition of phorid in US English: phorid adjective Entomology Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies. noun Entomology An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis Brit. Entomol VIII. Plate 437 (caption)).
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