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Noun: midge  mij
  1. Minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
    "Clouds of midges often form near lakes and ponds at dusk"

Derived forms: midges

Type of: gnat

Part of: Chironomidae, family Chironomidae

Encyclopedia: Midge