syrphian

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/ˈsəɹfi.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to flies of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.

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Meanings

adjectivesyrphian (comparative more syrphian, superlative most syrphian)

comparative more syrphian · superlative most syrphian

  1. Of or relating to flies of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
nounsyrphian (plural syrphians)

plural syrphians

  1. A fly of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
syrphid

Origin

From syrphus + -ian.

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Cite this entry
APA

syrphian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/syrphian

MLA

“syrphian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/syrphian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “syrphian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/syrphian.

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