noseeum

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /noʊˈsi.əm/, enPR: nōsēʹəm
• (RP) IPA: /nəʊˈsiː.əm/, enPR: nōsēʹəm

Noun

noseeum (plural noseeums)

1. (colloquial) a biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people out of doors, particularly in warm weather after sunset.

Synonyms

• punkie
• sandfly

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