Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flyblown
Adjective
/ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/
Definition
Infested with or soiled by flies or their larvae.
Examples
- The flyblown carcass lay abandoned in the field.
- After the picnic, the flyblown leftovers were an unpleasant sight.
- She couldn’t bear to touch the flyblown food that had been left out too long.
Meaning
The term ‘flyblown’ describes something that has been affected by flies, often indicating decay or filth.
Synonyms
- Infested
- Decayed
- Foul
- Rotten
