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Definition of Maggot

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

Definition of Maggot

1. n. The footless larva of any fly. See Larval.

Definition of Maggot

1. Noun. A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. ¹

2. Noun. A term of insult for a 'worthless' person, as if a bug. ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete) A whimsy or fancy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Maggot

1. the legless larva of certain insects [n -S] : MAGGOTY [adj]

Medical Definition of Maggot

1. 1. The footless larva of any fly. See Larval. 2. A whim; an odd fancy. Origin: W. Macai, pl. Maceiod, magiod, a worn or grub; cf. Magu to bread. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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