ent midge

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• midge — [[t]mɪdʒ[/t]] n. 1) ent any of numerous minute dipterous insects, esp. of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito 2) a tiny person • Etymology: bef. 900; OE mycg(e); c. OSmuggia, OHGmucca, ON mȳ; akin to L musca, Gk myîa fly …   From formal English to slang

• gall midge — gall′ midge n. ent any midge of the family Cecidomyiidae, the larvae of which form characteristic galls on plants • Etymology: 1900–05 …   From formal English to slang

• biting midge — bit′ing midge′ n. ent punkie • Etymology: 1940–45 …   From formal English to slang

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