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hellgrammite

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt/

The English word “hellgrammite” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

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