Definitions for midge
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. midgenoun

   minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. midgenoun

   Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.

2. Etymology: From mydge, migge, from mygg, mycg, from West Germanic, from mujan, from mū-. Cognate with mige, mich, Dutch mug, mügge, German Mücke, mygg, mygga, mý.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Midgenoun

   A gnat.

   Etymology: miege , Saxon.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Midge

   A midge is any small fly, including species in several families of non-mosquito Nematoceran Diptera. Midges are found (seasonally or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones. Some midges, such as many Phlebotominae (sand fly) and Simuliidae (black fly), are vectors of various diseases. Many others play useful roles as prey for insectivores, such as various frogs and swallows. Others are important as detritivores, and form part of various nutrient cycles. The habits of midges vary greatly from species to species, though within any particular family, midges commonly have similar ecological roles. Examples of families that include species of midges include: Blephariceridae, net-winged midges Cecidomyiidae, gall midges Ceratopogonidae, biting midges (also known as no-see-ums or punkies in North America,BugGuide and sandflies in Australia) Chaoboridae, phantom midges Chironomidae, non-biting midges (also known as muckleheads, muffleheads or lake flies in the Great Lakes region of North America) Deuterophlebiidae, mountain midges Dixidae, meniscus midges Scatopsidae, dung midges Thaumaleidae, solitary midges

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1. midge

   A midge is a small, two-winged flying insect that often forms swarms. Some species are known to bite or suck blood, while others are harmless. They are typically found near water bodies and in damp areas. They belong to the family Chironomidae within the order Diptera.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Midgenoun

   any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvae are usually aquatic

2. Midgenoun

   a very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite

3. Etymology: [OE. migge, AS. mycge; akin to OS. muggia, D. mug, G. mcke, OHG. mucca, Icel. m, Sw. mygga, mygg, Dan. myg; perh. named from its buzzing; cf. Gr. to low, bellow.]

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1. Midge

   Midges as a group include many kinds of small flies; seasonally or otherwise practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones, harbours some species. The term "midge" does not define any particular taxonomic group, but includes species in several families of Nematoceran Diptera. Some midges, such as many Phlebotominae and Simuliidae, are vectors of various diseases. Many others play useful roles as prey items for insectivores, such as various frogs and swallows. Others are important as detritivores, participating in various nutrient cycles. The habits of midges vary greatly from species to species, though within any particular family midges commonly have similar ecological roles. Examples of families that include species of midges include: ⁕Blephariceridae, net-winged midges ⁕Cecidomyiidae, gall midges ⁕Ceratopogonidae, biting midges ⁕Chaoboridae, phantom midges ⁕Chironomidae, non-biting midges ⁕Deuterophlebiidae, mountain midges ⁕Dixidae, meniscus midges ⁕Scatopsidae, dung midges ⁕Thaumaleidae, solitary midges

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Midge

   mij, n. the common name of several species of small two-winged insects, like gnats, but with a shorter proboscis.—n. Midg′et, a little midge: something very small of its kind: a very small person. [A.S. micge; Ger. mücke, a gnat.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of midge in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of midge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Midge
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midge
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midge
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=midge
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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