grannom

/ ˈɡrænəm /

noun

1. a widespread caddis fly, Brachycentrus subnubilus, the larvae of which attach their cases to vegetation under running water and are esteemed as a bait by anglers

Word History and Origins

Origin of grannom¹

C18: altered from green tail

Example Sentences

For these articles the season is almost as brief as the season of the mayfly or the grannom.

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I was deeply grieved, rather than astonished, for I have often remonstrated with poor Grannom on the recklessness of his wading.

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Anglers packed their kit and hurried away when the grannom was signalled up.

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There are several cases in which the May-fly has been successfully introduced, and also the Grannom.

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