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Definition of Dobson
1. Noun. Large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait.
Exact synonyms: Hellgrammiate
Group relationships: Corydalis, Corydalus, Genus Corydalis, Genus Corydalus
Generic synonyms: Larva
Group relationships: Corydalis, Corydalus, Genus Corydalis, Genus Corydalus
Generic synonyms: Larva
2. Noun. Large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait.
Exact synonyms: Corydalus Cornutus, Dobson Fly, Dobsonfly
Generic synonyms: Neuropteran, Neuropteron, Neuropterous Insect
Group relationships: Corydalis, Corydalus, Genus Corydalis, Genus Corydalus
Generic synonyms: Neuropteran, Neuropteron, Neuropterous Insect
Group relationships: Corydalis, Corydalus, Genus Corydalis, Genus Corydalus
Definition of Dobson
1. n. The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in angling. See Hellgamite.
Definition of Dobson
1. an aquatic insect larva [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dobson
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