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gall gnat

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A gall midge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gall midge, gallfly

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dipterous insect, two-winged insects, dipteran, dipteron

Narrower terms: Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor

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