Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cleg
Noun
/klɛg/
Definition
A cleg is a type of horsefly, known for its sharp bite.
Examples
- The cleg buzzed angrily around the horses in the field.
- After a long day of working on the farm, I found a cleg had bitten my arm.
- Farmers often complain about the presence of clegs during the summer months.
Meaning
The term ‘cleg’ specifically refers to a large, biting fly that is often found around horses and livestock.
Synonyms
- Horsefly
- Buffalo fly
- Stable fly
