knott — meaning in English

English meaning

• gnat noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
• midge noun A tiny, gnat-like flying insect, some species of which bite.

Senses

knott is used for these senses in English:

• gnat Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
• midge Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.

gnat — full definition

1. noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
2. noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.

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