Definition of "gallinipper" [gal•li•nip•per]

• A large mosquito or other insect capable of inflicting a painful bite. (noun)

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• "Note 1: gallinipper, any of various insects such as a large mosquito or crane fly, mainly used in the south and midland."
• "I would say gallinipper, these gallinippers bites too hard"