Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; so called because they hatch at the time of year when shad are running
1830–40, Americanism; so called because they hatch at the time of year when shad are running
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| shadfly | |
noun | |
| slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days [syn: mayfly] |
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