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gnat

|gnat|

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/næt/

small flying insect

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gnat' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gnæt', where 'gnæt' meant 'gnat'.

Historical Evolution

'gnæt' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'gnat'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'gnat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito. Gnats include both biting and non-biting forms, and they typically form large swarms.

A swarm of gnats hovered over the pond.

Synonyms

midgemosquitofly

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Idioms

strain at a gnat and swallow a camel

Last updated: 2025/04/21 01:55