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Definitions

Noun

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.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dobson

Etymology

Unknown

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