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drosophile

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French

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Etymology

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From the genus name Drosophila, from Ancient Greek δρόσος (drósos) + φίλη (phílē).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dʁo.zɔ.fil/, /dʁɔ.zɔ.fil/
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Noun

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drosophile f (plural drosophiles)

  1. fruit fly (member of genus Drosophila)
    Synonym: mouche du vinaigre

Further reading

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