fire ant
noun
Simple Definition of fire ant
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: a type of ant that gives a very painful bite
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of fire ant
: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants; especially : imported fire ant
1796
First Known Use of fire ant
1796
Medical Dictionary
fire ant
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noun
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Medical Definition of fire ant
: any ant of the genus Solenopsis; especially : imported fire ant
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