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flyblown

/'fl/aI/,bl/oU/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Tainted or contaminated with flyblows; damaged; foul.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies

    adj.all

    Examples
    Flyblown meat.
    Synonyms maggoty

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. foul and run-down and repulsive

    adj.all

    Examples
    A flyblown bar on the edge of town.
    Synonyms sordid squalid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. especially of reputation

    adj.all

    Examples
    A flyblown reputation.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

fly-fishfly-fishingflyawayflybaneflybittenflyblowflyboatflybridgeflycaseflycatcherflycatchingflycatching warbler

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