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gallinipper

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gal⋅li⋅nip⋅per

  [gal-uh-nip-er]
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–noun Informal.
any of various insects that sting or bite, esp. a large American mosquito, Psorophora ciliata.
Origin:
1675–85; of obscure orig.; final element appar. assimilated to nipper
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gal·li·nip·per   (gāl'ə-nĭp'ər)   
n.  A large mosquito or other insect capable of inflicting a painful bite.

[Origin unknown.]
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