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Synonyms of biting midge

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Another word for biting midge is punkie. Other synonyms of biting midge are ceratopogonid.

Synonyms and similar words for biting midge

nounAny Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera.

  • midgie
  • sand fly
  • punkieA small two-winged fly or midge of the family Ceratopogonidae, which bites and then sucks the blood of mammals; a...
  • punky US
  • ceratopogonidAny biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.

Meaning of biting midge

  1. noun Any Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera.

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Questions about synonyms of biting midge

What is another word for biting midge?
Biting midge has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punkie and ceratopogonid.
What does biting midge mean?
Biting midge means any Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera.

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