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Bluebottle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluebottle

 

[ หˆbluหหŒbษ’t.ษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect name

The term 'bluebottle' commonly refers to a variety of flying insects belonging to the Calliphoridae family. These flies are often characterized by their metallic blue coloration and are typically found in warmer climates. Bluebottles are known for their association with decaying organic matter, where they lay their eggs, and are considered important scavengers in ecosystems. However, some species are also notorious for being pests that can invade homes. Their presence is often noticed during warmer months when they are active.

Synonyms

blowfly, bottle fly.

Examples of usage

  • I saw a bluebottle buzzing around the garbage.
  • The bluebottle fly lay its eggs on the rotting food.
  • Be careful not to attract bluebottles with leftover food.
  • Bluebottles are often found in gardens during summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluebottle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garrafa azul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคฒเฅ€ เคฌเฅ‹เคคเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blaudorn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ botol biru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝั ะฟะปััˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niebieska butelka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้’ใ„ใƒœใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouteille bleue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ botella azul

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mavi ลŸiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ž€ ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฌุงุฌุฉ ุฒุฑู‚ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modrรก lรกhev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modrรก fฤพaลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่“่‰ฒ็“ถๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modra steklenica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกr flaska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบ ะฑำฉั‚ะตะปะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜ แƒ‘แƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mavi ลŸรผลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ botella azul

Etymology

The word 'bluebottle' has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'blลซ' meaning 'blue' combined with 'bottl' which refers to the shape of the insect's body or the type of bottle the insects are often found around. The term evolved over time as people became more familiar with these flies. Historically, bluebottles have been associated with decay and filth, leading to their negative perception in many cultures. In some regions, bluebottles were even thought to be omens or signs of poor sanitation. Their bright blue coloration also attracted attention, hence the name. The use of the term in literature and folklore further solidified its place in the English language, often symbolizing transience and the cycle of life and death in nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,472, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.