Tsetse (noun)

A type of bloodsucking fly native to Africa, known for transmitting sleeping sickness to humans and other animals.

Origin:

From the tswana word tsetse, which means 'fly'.

Examples:

1. Tsetse flies are responsible for spreading sleeping sickness in Africa.
2. The tsetse fly is a dangerous insect that can transmit serious diseases.
3. Efforts to control the tsetse fly population have been ongoing for decades.
4. The tsetse fly is easily recognized by its distinctive brown and yellow markings.
5. Many species of animals are at risk of contracting sleeping sickness from tsetse flies.