biting midge

/baɪdɪŋ mɪdʒ/
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Definitions of biting midge
  1. noun
    minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects
    synonyms: no-see-um, punkey, punkie, punky
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    type of:
    gnat
    any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
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