maggot
beginnerA1/ˈmæɡət/ · mag-got
An immature form of a fly, typically one that is small and often associated with decay.
Meanings
An immature form of a fly, typically one that is small and often associated with decay.
پرندے کی ایک کم عمر حالت جو عموماً چھوٹی ہوتی ہے اور اکثر بگاڑ سے جڑی ہوتی ہے۔
کیڑا
keeda
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- maggot infestation
- maggot trail
- maggot treatment
Example Sentences
The old, spoiled food was crawling with maggots.
پرانا، خراب کھانا کیڑوں سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔
Purana, kharab khana keeron se bhara hua tha.
Maggots are often used in some medical treatments.
کیڑے بعض اوقات کچھ طبی علاج میں استعمال کیے جاتے ہیں۔
Keede baaz auqaat kuch tibi ilaj mein istemal kiye jate hain.
The presence of maggots indicates that the food is no longer safe to eat.
کیڑوں کی موجودگی ظاہر کرتی ہے کہ کھانا اب کھانے کے لیے محفوظ نہیں ہے۔
Keeron ki maujoodgi zahir karti hai ke khana ab khanay ke liye mehfooz nahin hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Maggots are like pests that eat away at decaying things.
Imagine an old fruit covered in maggots.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "maggot" — a derived term from the Old North French 'maggot', meaning 'maggot' or 'grub'.
First known use: 14th century
The term has been used since at least the 14th century to refer to the larval stage of insects.