Feared African fly Crossword Clue

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Feared African fly Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFRICAN (noun)
1. a native or inhabitant of Africa
FLY (verb)
1. pass away rapidly
2. decrease rapidly and disappear
FLY (noun)
1. flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
2. an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
FLY (adjective)
1. (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked

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