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French
Etymology
From the genus name Drosophila, from Ancient Greek δρόσος (drósos) + φίλη (phílē).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dʁo.zɔ.fil/, /dʁɔ.zɔ.fil/
Noun
drosophile f (plural drosophiles)
- fruit fly (member of genus Drosophila)
- Synonym: mouche du vinaigre
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