˜yÐÄvlog

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midge

[ mij ]

noun

  1. any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito. Compare gnat ( def 1 ).
  2. Chiefly British. a little person.


midge

/ ³¾Éª»åÏô /

noun

  1. any fragile mosquito-like dipterous insect of the family Chironomidae, occurring in dancing swarms, esp near water
  2. any similar or related insect, such as the biting midge and gall midge
  3. a small or diminutive person or animal
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³¾¾±»å²µ²â, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of midge1

First recorded before 900; Middle English mygge, Old English mycg; cognate with German ²Ñü³¦°ì±ð, Old Norse ³¾²âÌ„; akin to Greek ³¾²âî²¹, Latin musca “f±ô²ââ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of midge1

Old English mycge; compare Old High German mucca, Danish myg
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Both viruses are carried by midges which can be blown in the wind, and the changing climate means Scotland is becoming more exposed to diseases previously reserved to warmer areas.

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Hutchison added: "We are looking to shoot next year in the summer, although we will be plagued by actual midges which could be problematic."

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It is spread by midges that are often blown over from mainland Europe during spells of warm weather.

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The pair, who live in Dundee, battled driving rain, high winds and midges for a pint at the Old Forge in Inverie, on the western coast of Scotland.

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Bluetongue is spread by the bites of midges and can cause infertility and breathing problems in sheep, cattle and goats, but does not affect people or food safety.

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