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gall midge

noun

Definition of GALL MIDGE

:  any of numerous minute dipteran flies (family Cecidomyiidae) most of which cause gall formation in plants
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First Known Use of GALL MIDGE

circa 1889

Rhymes with GALL MIDGE

abridge, Banbridge, Blue Ridge, browridge, drawbridge, footbridge, Lethbridge, Oak Ridge, Oxbridge, Stourbridge, teethridge, truss bridge

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  1. gall midge
  2. chrysanthemum gall midge
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