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hellgrammite

(hel′grəm īt′)

☆ or hellgramite

noun

the carnivorous, dark-brown, aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used as fish bait

Origin: < ?

See hellgrammite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The large brownish aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used as fishing bait. Also called dobson, snake doctor.

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