fly in the ointment plural
fly in the oint·ment
The plural form of fly in the ointment is flies in the ointment
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- noun plural fly in the ointment Also called true fly. any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially of the family Muscidae, as the common housefly. 1
- noun plural fly in the ointment any of various winged insects, as the mayfly or firefly. 1
- noun plural fly in the ointment Angling. a fishhook dressed with hair, feathers, silk, tinsel, etc., so as to resemble an insect or small fish, for use as a lure or bait. 1
- noun plural fly in the ointment (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Musca. 1