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TABANUS

\tˈabanəs], \tˈabanəs], \t_ˈa_b_a_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of TABANUS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A genus of dipterous insects, family Tabanidae, of which T. bovinus, or gadfly, is the largest American species. It is extremely troublesome to cattle.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A genus of bloodsucking flies of the Diptera and the family Tabanidae.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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