noun
small red ant of warm regions; a common household pest
• Syn: ↑pharaoh ant, ↑Monomorium pharaonis
• Member Holonyms: ↑Monomorium, ↑genus Monomorium
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nounsee pharaoh ant
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Pharaoh ant or Pharaoh's ant noun
A tiny yellow-brown tropical ant which has spread through many countries and infests heated buildings, eg hospitals, restaurants, blocks of flats
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Main Entry: ↑Pharaoh
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Pharaoh's ant,
a very tiny reddish or pale ant. It is a common house pest that is attracted by greasy food.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.