Flyblown: meaning, definitions and examples
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flyblown
[ flaɪbloʊn ]
condition, decay, spoilage
Flyblown refers to something that has been infested with fly larvae, often used to describe food that has decayed or spoiled due to the presence of flies. The term evokes imagery of filthiness and decay, suggesting that the item is beyond redemption and must be discarded. In broader contexts, flyblown can be an illustrative description for situations or objects that are considered dirty or neglected.
Synonyms
decayed, infested, rotten, spoiled
Examples of usage
- The flyblown meat had to be thrown away.
- The abandoned house was filled with flyblown furniture.
- After a long summer, the garbage became flyblown and smelly.
Translations
Translations of the word "flyblown" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contaminado por moscas
🇮🇳 मक्खियों द्वारा संक्रमित
🇩🇪 verunreinigt von Fliegen
🇮🇩 terkontaminasi lalat
🇺🇦 заражений мухами
🇵🇱 zainfekowany muchami
🇯🇵 ハエに汚染された
🇫🇷 contaminé par des mouches
🇪🇸 contaminado por moscas
🇹🇷 sinekler tarafından kirlenmiş
🇰🇷 파리에게 오염된
🇸🇦 ملوث بالذباب
🇨🇿 kontaminovaný mouchami
🇸🇰 kontaminovaný muchami
🇨🇳 被苍蝇感染
🇸🇮 kontaminiran z muhar
🇮🇸 sýkt af flugum
🇰🇿 мұшалармен ластанған
🇬🇪 მოყრილი მტრედებით
🇦🇿 müəyyən edilmiş milçəklər
🇲🇽 contaminado por moscas
Etymology
The word 'flyblown' is a compound term derived from two components: 'fly' and 'blown'. The term 'fly' comes from Old English 'flēoge', which referred to a flying insect. This has its roots in Proto-Germanic, where it is believed the term is linked to images of swarming and infestation that have plagued humans since ancient times. The second part of the word, 'blown', is the past participle of 'blow', which in this context refers to the action of flies laying their eggs. As a whole, 'flyblown' began to appear in texts as a descriptive term for meat and other food items that became spoilage points due to the presence of flies. The use of 'flyblown' can be traced back to at least the 17th century, emphasizing the negative connotation of decay and neglect we associate with the term today.