gnat in Latin
gnat in Latin is culex, alucita — gnat means a small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
gnat in Latin
culex
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
alucita
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
What does "gnat" mean?
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noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
"A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk."
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noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.
"He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat."
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gnat in a sentence
- A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk.
- He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat.
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What is "gnat" in Latin?
"gnat" in Latin is culex, alucita. gnat means: A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
How do you use "gnat" in a sentence?
Example: "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk." In Latin, "gnat" is culex, alucita.
Are there other ways to say "gnat" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "gnat": culex, alucita.
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