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stonefly

Pronunciation: /ˈstəʊnflʌɪ/
Definition of stonefly

noun (plural stoneflies)

  • a slender insect with transparent membranous wings, the larvae of which live in clean running water. The adults are used as bait by fly fishermen.
    • Order Plecoptera: many families

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