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- [hel-gruh-mahyt]
- /ˈhɛl grəˌmaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hel-gruh-mahyt]
- /ˈhɛl grəˌmaɪt/
Definitions of hellgrammite word
- noun hellgrammite the aquatic larva of a dobsonfly, used as bait in fishing. 1
- noun hellgrammite The aquatic larva of a dobsonfly, often used as fishing bait. 1
- noun hellgrammite the larva of the dobsonfly, about 10 cm long with biting mouthparts: used as bait for bass 0
- noun hellgrammite the carnivorous, dark-brown, aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used as fish bait 0
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Origin of hellgrammite
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Hellgrammite
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hellgrammite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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