ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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