SINCE 1828
chironomid
noun
chi·ron·o·mid
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Definition of chironomid
: any of a family (Chironomidae) of midges that lack piercing mouthparts
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Blood midges, leeches, chironomids are the most common offerings. — sacbee, "Fishing line: Salmon still steady on Sacramento-Delta | The Sacramento Bee," 24 Oct. 2017 Anglers have had success from the North and South boat ramps using channel scuds, chironomids, and egg patterns. — Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, "Colorado fishing report for week of May 21, 2017," 21 May 2017 Spinney Reservoir There have been rainbow trout in the 20- to 24-inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. — Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, "Colorado fishing report for week of May 7, 2017," 7 May 2017 Try these fly-fishing tips from a pro: East and Paulina lakes: Beetles, black ants, chironomids (into July) and callibaetis mayflies on floating lines near shorelines; leech and streamers in deeper water on sink-tip lines. — Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, "Central Oregon, a diverse fly-fishing paradise for anglers," 9 June 2017 There have been rainbow trout in the 20 to 24 inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. — Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, "Fishing report for the week of April 30, 2017," 2 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chironomid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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