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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
alderfly
    n 1: dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae [syn:
         alderfly, alder fly, Sialis lutaria]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
alderfly \al"der*fly`\, Alder fly \Al"der fly\
   1. Any of numerous dark-colored neuropterous insects of the
      genus Sialis or allied genera. They have predaceous
      aquatic larv[ae], which are used for bait.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   2. (Angling) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body
      of peacock harl, and black legs.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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