Definition of boatfly in English:

boatfly

noun ˈbəʊtflʌɪ

British rare

A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars.

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly.

nounˈbəʊtflʌɪ

British rare

A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars.

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly.

词汇	boatfly
释义	Definition of boatfly in English: boatfly noun ˈbəʊtflʌɪ British rare A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly. Definition of boatfly in US English: boatfly nounˈbəʊtflʌɪ British rare A predatory water boatman of the genus Notonecta (family Notonectidae), which swims on its back using its long hind legs as oars. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in Nehemiah Grew (a1641–1712), botanist and physician. From boat + fly.
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