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Hellgrammite

//ˈhɛlɡɹəˌmaɪt// noun

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  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait wordnet
  3. 3
    A lure designed to mimic such a larva.

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