Definition of SHADFLY

shadfly

Meanings

Plural: shadflies

Noun

  • slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
  • mayfly

Origin / Etymology

From shad + fly.

Synonyms

dayfly, mayfly

Scrabble Score: 17

shadfly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
shadfly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shadfly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

shadfly is a valid Words With Friends word