noun
- Large mosquitoes, especially those of the genus Psorophora; any large or aggressive mosquito.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; plural form; singular is galliniper
Examples
- The gallinippers were so thick near the swamp that we had to wear protective netting.
- After the heavy rain, gallinippers swarmed the neighborhood for weeks.
- These gallinippers are much larger and more aggressive than ordinary mosquitoes.
- The locals warned us about the gallinippers that come out at dusk.
- We sprayed insecticide to keep the gallinippers away from the porch.