flyblown

[ flahy-blohn ]

adjective

1. covered with flyblows:

   flyblown meat.

2. tainted or contaminated; spoiled.

flyblown

/ ˈflaɪˌbləʊn /

adjective

1. covered with flyblows
2. contaminated; tainted

Word History and Origins

Origin of flyblown¹

First recorded in 1565–75; fly ¹ + blown ¹

Example Sentences

But in the Central African Republic, Russia already has its way, with scant Western reaction, and in the flyblown mayhem of its capital, Bangui, a different kind of Russian victory is already on display.

From New York Times

He grasped onto the front of my shirt and pulled me closer, his hot breath reeking of flyblown meat.

From Literature

His other animals showed signs of starvation and some were flyblown, suffering from fly borne infections.

From BBC

They had front porches in identical states of disrepair, tin roofs warped and rusted to a similar dull red hue, and flyblown outhouses in each dirt backyard.

From Literature

For now, the displaced huddle in tarpaulin camps along roads, most with no proper latrines, amid piles of flyblown garbage.

From Reuters