Blackflies

/ˈblækflaɪz/ noun

Plural of blackfly; small biting insects that swarm near water, causing painful welts and sometimes transmitting diseases.

Simple pluralization of 'blackfly' (from 'black' and 'fly'), referring to the dark-colored pest insect.

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