Cleg (Noun)
Meaning
Large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A horse was severely bitten by a cleg and required veterinary attention.
- The cleg buzzed loudly as it flew around the stable.
- Farmers often take measures to control cleg populations near livestock.
- The female cleg uses its sharp proboscis to feed on the blood of mammals.
- Clegs are attracted to the warmth and moisture emitted by animal hosts.