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gallinipper

American  
[gal-uh-nip-er] / ˈgæl əˌnɪp ər /

noun

Informal.

  1. any of various insects that sting or bite, especially a large American mosquito, Psorophora ciliata.

Etymology

Origin of gallinipper

First recorded in 1675–85; of obscure origin; final element apparently assimilated to nipper

Example Sentences

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These young folks are as sly as a gallinipper.

From A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett by Venable, William Henry

"That what I'm payin' you for, you blame gallinipper!"

From Under Handicap A Novel by Gregory, Jackson

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