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maggots

/ˈmæɡəts/

Meanings
noun
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.

Examples :

"The rotting apple in the compost bin was covered in maggots. "
animal insect organism biology nature food environment

Related Words

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fleeting verb

/ˈfliːtɪŋ/

To float.

"The dandelion seeds floated, or fleeting, on the gentle breeze. "

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organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

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dipterous adjective

/ˈdɪptərəs/

Of, or pertaining to, Diptera or the dipterans.

"The irritating buzz was likely caused by a dipterous insect, probably a common housefly. "

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worthless adjective

/ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/

Having no worth or use; without value; inconsequential.

"The old, tattered textbook was worthless to the student preparing for the exam. "

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rotting verb

/ˈrɒtɪŋ/ /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/

To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

"The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."

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decomposing verb

/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊsɪŋ/

To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

"The old, discarded textbook was decomposing on the shelf, crumbling into smaller and smaller pieces. "

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screaming verb

/ˈskriːmɪŋ/

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

"The little girl was screaming because she saw a spider. "

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slipknot noun

/ˈslɪpnɑt/

A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot.

"The camper secured the tent to the tree using a slipknot; the harder the wind blew, the tighter the rope held. "

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compost noun

/ˈkɒmpɒst/ /ˈkɑmpoʊst/

The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

"Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure."

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fancies noun

/ˈfæn.siz/

The imagination.

"Her fancies often led her to imagine herself as a princess ruling a faraway kingdom. "

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legless adjective

/ˈlɛɡləs/

Without legs.

"The snake is a legless reptile. "

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covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."