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  1. 1. n. A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly, and numerous allied species. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A small constellation situated between the Southern Cross and the Pole. Source: opted
  3. 3. 1. (Zoöl.) A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly, and numerous allied species. Note: Formerly, a large part of the Diptera were included under the genus Musca. 2. (Astron.) A small constellation situated between the Southern Cross and the Pole. Muscæ volitantes (. Etym: [L., flying flies.] (Med.) Specks or filaments apparently seen moving or glinding about in the field of vision. Their appearance is often a symptom of disease of the eye, or of disorder of the nervous system. Source: webster
  4. 4. A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly,and numerous allied species. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon n type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies Source: ecdict

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