Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A minute fly, possibly a Hippelates, which in East India in summer-time swarms into the eyes of human beings and domestic animals.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word eye-fly.
Examples
-
There is a very small fly which is popularly known as the "eye-fly," because it hovers in front of your eye like a troublesome person who will not take a refusal.
India and the Indians Edward Fenton Elwin
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.