gnat

The definition of a gnat is a small flying, biting insect with two wings.

(noun)

An example of a gnat is a No-see-um.

See gnat in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: ME < OE gnæt, akin to Ger dial. gnatze, LowG gnatte < IE *ghnedh- < base *ghen- > gnaw

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See gnat in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of various small, biting, two-winged flies, such as a punkie or black fly.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English gnǽt

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