noun🔗ShareMoucheronAny of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera"While camping by the lake, we were constantly swatting at the annoying midges buzzing around our faces. "En campant au bord du lac, nous chassions constamment les moucherons agaçants qui bourdonnaient autour de nos visages.insectanimalbiologynatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImitation de chironomeAny bait or lure designed to resemble a midge"The fisherman tied a small, black midge to his line, hoping to attract trout. "Le pêcheur a attaché une petite imitation de chironome noire à sa ligne, espérant attirer la truite.fishinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
