fire ant
fire ant
noun: a type of ant that gives a very painful bite
Full Definition of FIRE ANT
: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants; especially : imported fire ant
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1796
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fire ant
noun \-ˌant\ (Medical Dictionary)fire ant
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any of a genus (Solenopsis) of insects in the ant family, several species of which are common in southern North America. They are red or yellowish and can inflict a severe sting. The semipermanent nest consists of a loose mound with open craters for ventilation. The workers (see caste) are notorious for damaging planted grain and attacking poultry.
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