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Definition: HELLGAMITE

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An alternative spelling for "Hellgramite": The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Hellgamite" is a common misspelling or typo for: hellgramite.

Date "Hellgamite" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Definition: HELLGAMITE

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. An alternative spelling for "Hellgramite": The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HELLGAMITE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)