muscae volitantes


mus·cae vo·li·tan·tes

noun pl
\ˈməs-ˌkē-ˌvä-lə-ˈtan-ˌtēz, ˈmə-ˌsē-\

Definition of MUSCAE VOLITANTES

: floater 6

Origin of MUSCAE VOLITANTES

New Latin, literally, flying flies
First Known Use: 1797

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