/ drɒˈsɒfɪlə; NAmE drəˈsɑːfɪlə/ ( pl. dros·oph·ila ) noun
a small fly that feeds on fruit and is often used in scientific research
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WORD ORIGIN
modern Latin , from Greek drosos dew, moisture + philos loving.
/ drɒˈsɒfɪlə; NAmE drəˈsɑːfɪlə/ ( pl. dros·oph·ila ) noun
a small fly that feeds on fruit and is often used in scientific research
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WORD ORIGIN
modern Latin , from Greek drosos dew, moisture + philos loving.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005