Midge

[mɪdʒ]

Definition

(noun.) minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water.

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Definition

(n.) Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvae are usually aquatic.

(n.) A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.

Typed by Enid

Definition

n. the common name of several species of small two-winged insects like gnats but with a shorter proboscis.—n. Midg′et a little midge: something very small of its kind: a very small person.

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