Cryptic crossword clue
Parted in rage, like flies 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIPTERAN

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What does DIPTERAN mean?

DIPTERAN noun
  1. An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly.
DIPTERAN adjective
  1. Relating to or denoting dipterans.

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