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hellgrammite

American

[hel-gruh-mahyt] / ˈhɛl grəˌmaɪt /

noun

the aquatic larva of a dobsonfly, used as bait in fishing.

hellgrammite British

/ ˈhɛlɡrəˌmaɪt /

noun

Also called: dobson. the larva of the dobsonfly, about 10 cm long with biting mouthparts: used as bait for bass

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Etymology

Origin of hellgrammite

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; origin uncertain

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