English Explanatory Dictionary

hellgrammite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.
  2. A lure designed to mimic such a larva.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt/

Word forms

hellgrammite hellgrammites hellgramite helgrammite helgramite

Etymology

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