gallinipper

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(galə nip′ər)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
gal•li•nip•per  (galə nip′ər),USA pronunciation n. [Informal.]
  1. Insectsany of various insects that sting or bite, esp. a large American mosquito, Psorophora ciliata.
  • 1675–85; of obscure origin, originally; final element apparently assimilated to nipper

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