noseeum

== English == === Alternative forms === no-see-em, no-see-um === Etymology === Shortened no see them. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /noʊˈsi.əm/, enPR: nōsēʹəm (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /nəʊˈsiː.əm/, enPR: nōsēʹəm Hyphenation: no‧see‧um === Noun === noseeum (plural noseeums) (colloquial) A biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people outdoors, particularly in warm weather after sunset. ==== Synonyms ==== midgie, sand fly, punkie, punky (US) === Further reading === Ceratopogonidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia