grannom
/ (ˈɡrænəm) /
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noun
a widespread caddis fly, Brachycentrus subnubilus, the larvae of which attach their cases to vegetation under running water and are esteemed as a bait by anglers
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Word Origin for grannom
C18: altered from green tail
Words nearby grannom
granitize, granitoid, granivorous, Granjon, grannies, grannom, granny, granny bond, granny dress, granny dumping, granny flat
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How to use grannom in a sentence
For these articles the season is almost as brief as the season of the mayfly or the grannom.
Social Origins and Primal Law|Andrew LangI was deeply grieved, rather than astonished, for I have often remonstrated with poor Grannom on the recklessness of his wading.
Angling Sketches|Andrew LangAnglers packed their kit and hurried away when the grannom was signalled up.
Lines in Pleasant Places|William SeniorThere are several cases in which the May-fly has been successfully introduced, and also the Grannom.
Amateur Fish Culture|Charles Edward Walker