caddis
1 Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of caddis1
1570–80; probably < Middle French cadis kind of woolen cloth < Old Provençal < Catalan cadirs, of obscure origin; Middle English cadace, cadas material for padding doublets (< Anglo-French ) is apparently a distinct word
Origin of caddis2
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Ghee wore a dramatic feathered look by designer Howie B inspired, they said, by a caddis worm — perfectly in sync with the nature theme of the evening.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024
Trout, mostly small, rise for caddis flies on the Yaak River.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2017
The trout immediately attacked my tan elk hair caddis as they rose to the surface time and again like they had not eaten in weeks.
From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2014
Mayflies, caddis flies and a host of other minuscule insects emerge from the river bottom and make their way to the surface.
From New York Times • May 11, 2013
There would be no large stoneflies, no mayflies, no caddis flies.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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