Paul Allen's flower fly in English

Forms: Paul Allen's flower flies [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Named after Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Paul Allen's flower fly}} Paul Allen's flower fly (plural Paul Allen's flower flies)

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"Paul Allen's flower fly" meaning in English

Noun

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