Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The predatory larva of any species of water-beetle of the genus Dytiscus.
  • noun The larva or grub of various aquatic insects, as of the genus Hydrophilus. H. piceus is a common British species.
  • noun The dobson or hellgrammite. See Corydalus, and cut under sprawler.

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Examples

  • Regarding this as the hostile act of a water-devil, the Immortals said they must demand an explanation from the Dragon-king, Ao Ch'in.

    Myths and Legends of China 1909

  • No; because he have power by sea and by land: but this here be only a water-devil, and he may be killed on dry land.

    Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820

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