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for·​mi·​cine | \ -ˌsīn, -sə̇n \

Definition of formicine

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1 : of, relating to, or resembling an ant
2 [New Latin Formicinae group of ants, from Latin, feminine plural of formicinus] : belonging to a group of ants that resemble and are closely related to those of the genus Formica

formicine

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plural -s

Definition of formicine (Entry 2 of 2)

: a formicine ant

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History and Etymology for formicine

Adjective

Latin formicinus, from formica ant + -inus -ine

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“Formicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formicine. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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