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Definitions for medfly
ˈmɛdˌflaɪmed·f·ly

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Mediterranean fruit fly, medfly, Ceratitis capitatanoun

    small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit

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  1. medfly

    Same as Mediterranean fruit fly; -- a shortened form.

Wiktionary

  1. medflynoun

    A small fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, native to the Mediterranean.

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  1. medfly

    The medfly, or Mediterranean fruit fly, is a species of fruit fly capable of causing extreme damage to a wide variety of fruit crops. Its scientific name is Ceratitis capitata. It is one of the world's most destructive fruit pests due to its potential for rapid population growth and the wide range of hosts it infests.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of medfly in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of medfly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  • mouche méditerranéenne des fruitsFrench

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