Synonyms for tsetse
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any fly of the genus Glossina, native to Africa, that feeds on human and animal blood; known primarily as a carrier of parasitic trypanosomes.
Related words
- Phrases
- tsetse fly
- Other spellings
- tsetze tzetse tzetze
Forms
- Plural
- tsetses → glossinas…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tsetse | falling | |
| glossina | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- glossina