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leatherjacket.

The larva of certain crane flies.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/General-American
  1. The larva of certain crane flies.

  2. Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish.

  3. Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack.

  4. grey gum (Eucalyptus punctata).

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From leather + jacket.

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