alderfly

English

/ˈɔːl.də.flaɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • A member of any one of the sixty-six species of the family of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings.
  • (angling) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body of peacock harl, and black legs.

Etymology

Compound from English alder + English fly.

Origin

English

fly

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