gallinipper
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gal·li·nip·per
(găl'ə-nĭp'ər) 
n.
A large mosquito or other insect capable of inflicting a painful bite.
n.
A large mosquito or other insect capable of inflicting a painful bite.
[Origin unknown.]
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