Definitions for greenfly

greenfly green·fly

Spelling: [green-flahy]
IPA: /ˈgrinˌflaɪ/

Greenfly is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 151 anagrams from letters in greenfly (eefglnry).

Definitions for greenfly

noun

  1. an aphid, Coloradoa rufomaculata, that is an important pest of chrysanthemums.

Origin of greenfly

First recorded in 1680-90; green + fly2

Examples for greenfly

The conditions for their growing are a cool temperature, frequent repotting and guarding against the attacks of the greenfly.

The mischievous little aphides, or greenfly insects, also belong to this order.

Word Value for greenfly
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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