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gall midge

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  1. gall midge (noun)
  2. chrysanthemum gall midge (noun)

gall midge

noun

Definition of GALL MIDGE

: any of numerous minute dipteran flies (family Cecidomyiidae) most of which cause gall formation in plants

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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