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maggot

noun

The larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter

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Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
T
Contains
AG
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

ˈmæɡət

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noun

  1. The larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter

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