Associations to the word «Midge»

Wiktionary

MIDGE, 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.
MIDGE, noun. (fishing) Any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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Alexander Pope