Gnatworm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gnatworm is a noun meaning (rare) The aquatic larva of a gnat.
Meaning
(rare) The aquatic larva of a gnat.
Example Sentences
The fry of kaluga fish, gnatworms, freshwater prawns, mysids, etc.
He that would behold a very anomalous motion, may observe it in the Tortile and tiring stroaks of Gnatworms
Here a rich insect-life had developped:^([sic]) Argynnis, wasps and Syrphidae, besides numerous dancing gnatworms.
Word Forms
- gnatworms
Synonyms for gnatworm
Depending on context, synonyms include wiggler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gnatling, gnat, hairworm, gnatcatcher, gourdworm, horseworm.
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