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hellgrammite

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hell·gram·mite  (hlgr-mt)
n.
The large brownish aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used as fishing bait. Also called dobson, snake doctor.
[Origin unknown.]
hellgrammite [ˈhɛlgrəˌmaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) US the larva of the dobsonfly, about 10 cm long with biting mouthparts: used as bait for bass Also called Dobson
[of unknown origin]


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