midge
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noun
1.
any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito. Compare gnat ( def 1 ).
2.
a tiny person.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English mygge, Old English mycg(e); cognate with German Mücke, Old Norse mȳ; akin to Greek myîa, Latin musca fly
before 900; Middle English mygge, Old English mycg(e); cognate with German Mücke, Old Norse mȳ; akin to Greek myîa, Latin musca fly
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midge (mɪdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any fragile mosquito-like dipterous insect of the family Chironomidae, occurring in dancing swarms, esp near water |
| 2. | any similar or related insect, such as the biting midge and gall midge |
| 3. | a small or diminutive person or animal |
| [Old English mycge; compare Old High German mucca, Danish myg] | |
| 'midgy | |
| —adj | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
midge
O.E. mygg, mycg "gnat," from P.Gmc. *mugjon (cf. O.S. muggia, M.Du. mugghe, Du. mug, O.H.G. mucka, Ger. Mücke "midge, gnat"). No known cognates beyond Gmc., unless doubtful Arm. mun "gnat" and Alb. mize "gnat" are counted.
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Medical Dictionary
midge (mĭj)
n.
Any of various gnatlike flies, some species of which, such as the biting midges of the family Ceratopogonidae, serve as vectors for parasitic diseases.
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Example sentences
Unlike flea beetles, the midge prefers moist, shady areas.
Any small fly is commonly called a gnat or a midge, but flies of whatever kind are seldom popular, either large or small.
Prompt action is necessary because otherwise a new generation of the rose midge will develop in two to three weeks.
The phantom midge larva is so clear it's nearly invisible.
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