gallinipper
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gal·li·nip·per

noun \ˈga-lə-ˌni-pər\

Definition of GALLINIPPER

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

Origin of GALLINIPPER

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1709

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