Thesaurus: midge

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1. 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.
2. n. A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.
3. n. minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
4. 1. Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvæ are usually aquatic. 2. A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite. Note: The name is also applied to various other small flies. See Wheat midge, under Wheat.
5. n:100 n. minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water