midge /ˈmɪʤ/
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midge /ˈmɪʤ/ 名詞
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Midge n. Zool.
1. 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. 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.
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midge
n : minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting
mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near
water