Midge

Word MIDGE
Character 5
Hyphenation midge
Pronunciations /mɪdʒ/

Definitions and meanings of "Midge"

What do we mean by midge?

Any of numerous small nonbiting flies of the family Chironomidae, having aquatic larvae and often forming large swarms near ponds and lakes. noun

Any of various similar dipteran insects, such as the biting midges and the gall midges. noun

A two-winged fly of the order Diptera and suborder Nemocera; a gnat or some insect resembling one: a popular name applied with little discrimination to many different insects. noun

Something small of its kind, as the fry of fish; a dwarf; a midget. noun

A very small one-horse carriage used in the Isle of Wight, England. noun

Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvæ are usually aquatic. noun

A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite. noun

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. noun

Minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water noun

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

Any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge

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The word "midge" in example sentences

Midget is a diminutive: MIDGE+ET, where a midge is a small insect resembling a gnat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I knew that a midge was a small, annoying insect that flew around your head. ❋ Michael Dahl (2001)

We are told that Blue Tongue has been visited upon Britain as a result of global warning allowing a certain kind of midge to migrate Northwards through Europe, and high winds which then blew these midges across the North Sea. ❋ Glyn Davies (2007)

And then, of course, there's the 2007 AL Division Series "midge" game, when Chamberlain allowed the tying run out of the bullpen in New York's Game 2 loss.

My typical rig: 9 '5x tapered leader with a size 18 copper john, then 20 inches of 6x to a thread midge or emerger like an RS2 or WD40. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I'm with prairieghost when he said a # 20 bh zebra midge. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It all started in the bitterly cold winter, when the midge larvae survived underground under a blanket of snow. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Yes | No | Report from jerry k wrote 1 year 3 weeks ago definatly a size 16 copper john in the nymph catagory, a size 22 jujubee for a midge, and for a dry fly a tie between a orange stimulator and a bwo thorax. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Swarms of the Scottish biting midge are enjoying a big upsurge in numbers this summer thanks to ideal weather, as rains and sunshine have led to perfect breeding conditions. ❋ Unknown (2011)

EHD kills almost 20-30% deer, so how are you going to kill the midge that spread the disease. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes | No | Report from prairieghost wrote 1 year 2 weeks ago if i had to only choose ONE fly, i'd go with a # 20 bh zebra midge. i can catch fish here in MT year round with one. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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