muscid
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmʌsɪd/
KK: /ˈmʌsɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a specific family of flies known as Muscidae.
Example
The muscid flies are often found near decaying organic matter.
Conversation
Did you know that some flies are actually muscid?
Really? I didn’t know there were different types of flies.
Yeah, the muscid family includes the common housefly.
That's interesting! I’ll have to look out for them next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dipterous
fly
winged
Antonyms
nonflying
terrestrial
land
noun
Definition
A type of fly that belongs to the Muscidae family, which includes common flies like the housefly.
Example
The muscid is often found buzzing around in homes and gardens.
Conversation
I can't believe how many muscid flies are in the kitchen lately!
I know, right? They seem to appear out of nowhere.
We should really get some traps to deal with the muscid problem.
Root Explanation
Muscid → It originates from Latin 'musca' (meaning fly) and the suffix '-id' (meaning related to or resembling). The word 'muscid' refers to something that is related to or resembling flies, particularly in a biological context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'musca' which means fly, and remember that 'muscid' describes something that resembles or is related to flies.
Visually Confused Words
mucid
mucoid
muid