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   midge

   /mɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a small or minute two-winged fly that forms swarms and breeds near water or marshy areas.
   • ▪ used in names of other small flies whose larvae can be pests of plants, typically producing galls or damaging leaves.
   • 2. a small person. informal

   Word Origin Old Englishmycg(e), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch mug and German Mücke, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin musca and Greek muia ‘fly’.

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   How many meanings does the noun Midge have?

   • There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun midge, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun midge? How is the noun midge pronounced? Where does the noun midge come from?

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   What is the root word of midge?

   • Word OriginOld English mycg (e), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch mug and German Mücke, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin musca and Greek muia ‘fly’. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Definition of midge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a biting midge?

   • : any of numerous tiny dipteran flies (especially families Ceratopogonidae, Cecidomyiidae, and Chironomidae) many of which are capable of giving painful bites and some of which are vectors or intermediate hosts of parasites of humans and various other vertebrates see biting midge Nglish: Translation of midge for Spanish Speakers

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   What is a midge called in Scotland?

   • Throughout their range, midges are known by a variety of common names, including no-see-ums (in North America), knotts (Norway), biting gnats and sandflies, while in Gaelic they are called meanbh-chuileag, meaning ‘tiny fly’. In Scotland 37 different species of Culicoides midges have been recorded.

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   When was midge first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun midge is in the Old English period (pre-1150). midge is a word inherited from Germanic. midge, n. Old English– midgen, n. Old English– midge net, n. Old English–

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   What is a midge organism?

   • The term "midge" is a vague term that refers to a large and diverse group of organisms. Although many are known as "bloodsuckers," there are many different roles that they play in their respective ecosystems.

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   May 1, 2018 · midge. noun. ˈmij. : any of numerous tiny dipteran flies (especially families Ceratopogonidae, Cecidomyiidae, and Chironomidae) many of which are capable of giving painful bites and some of which are vectors or intermediate hosts of parasites of humans and various other vertebrates see biting midge.

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   A midge is any small fly in the order Diptera, with various ecological roles and habits. Learn about the different families of midges, their life cycles, their relationships with other organisms and their significance as pests or pollinators.

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   Midge is a noun that can refer to a small insect, a diminutive person or animal, or a type of fly. Learn about its origin, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Definition of midge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the noun midge mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun midge, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. midge has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. insects (Old English) fishing (late 1700s) fish (1830s) mining (1880s)

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   midge. Unable to swim up the water column, the larva simply wait to be eaten by the larvae of other insects like midges, mayflies, and mosquitoes. From Wired. The organic matter from the corn plants fertilized the water, making the perfect bug food for the midges and their offspring. From NPR.

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   Midge is a word for a small insect that bites or a tiny person or animal. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of midge from Collins English Dictionary.