1. Noun
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. Noun
A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.
3. Noun
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
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