Associations to the word «Dobson»

Wiktionary

DOBSON, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.
DOBSON, noun. The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in fishing.

Dictionary definition

DOBSON, noun. Large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait.
DOBSON, noun. Large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait.

Wise words

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