chironomid
noun
chi·ron·o·mid kī-ˈrä-nə-məd 
: any of a family (Chironomidae) of midges that lack piercing mouthparts
chironomid adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Blood midges, leeches, chironomids are the most common offerings. 
sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017 Anglers have had success from the North and South boat ramps using channel scuds, chironomids, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 21 May 2017 Spinney Reservoir There have been rainbow trout in the 20- to 24-inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 7 May 2017 Try these fly-fishing tips from a pro:East and Paulina lakes: Beetles, black ants, chironomids (into July) and callibaetis mayflies on floating lines near shorelines; leech and streamers in deeper water on sink-tip lines. Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 9 June 2017 There have been rainbow trout in the 20 to 24 inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 2 May 2017
sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017 Anglers have had success from the North and South boat ramps using channel scuds, chironomids, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 21 May 2017 Spinney Reservoir There have been rainbow trout in the 20- to 24-inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 7 May 2017 Try these fly-fishing tips from a pro:East and Paulina lakes: Beetles, black ants, chironomids (into July) and callibaetis mayflies on floating lines near shorelines; leech and streamers in deeper water on sink-tip lines. Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 9 June 2017 There have been rainbow trout in the 20 to 24 inch range being caught at both ramps on scud, chironomid, and egg patterns. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 2 May 2017 Word History
Etymology
ultimately from Greek cheironomos one who gestures with his hands
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above
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