Midge vs. Minge — What's the Difference?

A midge is any small fly, including species in several families of non-mosquito Nematoceran Diptera. Midges are found (seasonally or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones.

The vulva.

Any of numerous small nonbiting flies of the family Chironomidae, having aquatic larvae and often forming large swarms near ponds and lakes. Also called chironomid.

The pubic hair and vulva.

Any of various similar dipteran insects, such as the biting midges and the gall midges.

A small biting fly; a midge.

Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera

(obsolete) ming

(fishing) any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge

To mingle; to mix.

Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvæ are usually aquatic.

A small biting fly; a midge.

A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.

Vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals

Minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water