grasshopper vs midge

grasshopper

noun
  • In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae. 

  • In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera. 

  • A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets. 

  • A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao. 

  • A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent. 

  • In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key. 

midge

noun
  • 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 

  • any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge 

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