hellgrammite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt/
Etymology
Unknown
Meanings
- The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.
- A lure designed to mimic such a larva.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| helgramite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| helgrammite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hellgramite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hellgrammites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |