Meaning of the word bluebottle in English
What does bluebottle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bluebottle
US /ˈbluːˌbɑː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈbluːˌbɒt.əl/
Noun
1.
a large, hairy fly with a metallic blue body, commonly found around decaying matter
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A large bluebottle buzzed annoyingly around the kitchen.
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The picnic was ruined by swarms of bluebottles.
2.
a jellyfish-like marine animal, typically with a blue, gas-filled float and long stinging tentacles
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Swimmers were warned about the presence of bluebottles on the beach.
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Contact with a bluebottle can cause a painful sting.