cahill

[ kah-hil, key- ]

noun

, Angling.

1. an artificial fly having a quill body, golden tag, tan-spotted wings and tail, and gray hackle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cahill¹

Perhaps named after its inventor

Example Sentences

Negotiations for that contract have historically been led by Lombardini’s deputy, Tracy Cahill.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Irish Labour senator Máiría Cahill has said McDonald hid behind the "excuse of mental health".

From BBC

As travel writer Tim Cahill has written, "Adventure costs money."

From Salon

“I’m really into big — big everything. I’m a maximalist,” Cahill says when discussing what drew her to Cosm.

From Los Angeles Times

“That is taking you to a world Nancy Baker Cahill is creating, or a soccer match or UFC fight.”

From Los Angeles Times