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

The wings are of a yellow ochre colour, barred with brown, the body is covered with short hairs of a light fawn colour, and the fly is about the same size as, or a little larger than, the Grannom.

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

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The date may be given as 1877, and the fire was kindled by being on the river one April day, and witnessing one of those marvellous rises of grannom that might once be relied upon every season on the Test.

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They were of importance in those days, for the grannom was an institution much regarded, and the grannom season was held in high esteem.

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