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caddis fly

noun

Definition of caddis fly

: any of an order (Trichoptera) of insects with four membranous usually hairy wings, vestigial mouthparts, slender many-jointed antennae, and aquatic larvae — compare caddisworm

First Known Use of caddis fly

1735, in the meaning defined above

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caddis fly

noun
cad·​dis fly | \ ˈka-dəs-\

Kids Definition of caddis fly

: an insect that has four wings and a larva which lives in water in a silk case covered especially with bits of wood, gravel, sand, or plant matter

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