ˈnat, usu -ad.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gnætt; akin to Middle High German gnaz scurf, Old Norse gnötra to rattle, Old English gnagan to gnaw — more at gnaw
1. : any of various small two-winged flies: as
a. Britain : mosquito
b. : any of certain tiny biting flies (as a midge, blackfly, or sand fly)
c. : fungus gnat
2. : any of various artificial flies tied as fishing lures