| n. | 1. | (Zool.) |
| 1. | Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvæ are usually aquatic. | |
| 2. | A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite. |
| Noun | 1. | midge - minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water |