formicary

noun

for·​mi·​cary ˈfȯr-mə-ˌker-ē How to pronounce formicary (audio)
plural formicaries
: an ant nest

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin formicarium, from Latin formica

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of formicary was in 1816

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Cite this Entry

“Formicary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formicary. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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