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gallinipper

noun gal·li·nip·per \ˈga-lə-ˌni-pər\

Definition of GALLINIPPER

chiefly Southern & Midland
:  any of various insects (as a large mosquito or crane fly)
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Origin of GALLINIPPER

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1709

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