stonefly

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Noun stonefly has 1 sense

stonefly, stone fly, plecopteran - primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones
--₁ is a kind of insect
--₁ is a member of Plecoptera, order Plecoptera

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Stonefly

Definition:

A stonefly is a type of insect belonging to the order Plecoptera, characterized by their robust body, two pairs of wings, and long antennae.

Senses:

Noun: A stonefly is an aquatic insect typically found near streams and rivers.
Noun: In fly fishing, a stonefly refers to an artificial fly designed to mimic the appearance of a stonefly.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sense 1: Stoneflies are excellent indicators of the water quality in a river ecosystem.

Noun - Sense 1: The stonefly nymphs spend most of their lives underwater before emerging as adults.

Noun - Sense 2: The angler decided to use a stonefly as his fly of choice during the spring fishing season.

Noun - Sense 2: The stonefly imitation fly attracted several trout during the fishing trip.

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