Hellgrammite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hellgrammite is a noun meaning (fishing) A lure designed to mimic such a larva.
Meaning
(fishing) A lure designed to mimic such a larva.
More Meanings
- The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.
Word Forms
- hellgrammites
- hellgramite
- helgrammite
- helgramite
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hellgramite, bloodworm, fishlouse, oligochete, bloodfluke, hemelytrum.
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