fish-fly

Definitions of fish-fly
  1. noun
    similar to but smaller than the dobsonfly; larvae are used as fishing bait
    synonyms: fish fly
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    type of:
    neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect
    insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
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