midge

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see also: Midge

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Pronunciation

• enPR: mĭj, IPA: /mɪdʒ/

Noun

midge (plural midges)

1. any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera
2. (fishing) any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge

Translations

• French: moucheron
• German: Mücke
• Italian: moscerino
• Russian: мошка

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Midge

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Proper noun

1. A female given name.

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