no-see-um

/noʊ si (ə)m/
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Definitions of no-see-um
  1. noun
    minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects
    synonyms: biting midge, punkey, punkie, punky
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    type of:
    gnat
    any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
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