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stonefly Definition

stone·fly (-flī′)

noun pl. stoneflies -·flies′

any of an order (Plecoptera) of soft-bodied, winged insects whose nymphs live under stones in swift streams: often used as bait in fishing
stonefly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nymph: I also like the legs on his stonefly nymph.