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noun • any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies • (British usage) mosquito | ||||
| 40% | 12 | Small dipterans known for their relationship with plants | ||
noun • gall midges | ||||
| 36% | 12 | Family of dipterans with larvae that live in aquatic environments | ||
noun • midges | ||||
One Of A Cloud Or Swarm Of Dipterans Which Has Carried The Inherent Meaning Of A Small And Often Biting Insect Through Its Linguistic History
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Updated: December 22, 2025
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