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gallinipper.

Any large insect that bites, for example, certain large mosquitos.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any large insect that bites, for example, certain large mosquitos.

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Where this word comes from

18th century. Origin unknown. Earlier forms were gurnipper and gal-knipper. Second element is probably nipper; first element may have become influenced by galley.

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