hellgrammite

English

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt/

Noun

hellgrammite (plural hellgrammites)

  1. The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.
  2. (fishing) A lure designed to mimic such a larva.

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