noun
any of the large fierce Australian ants of the genus Myrmecia
• Member Holonyms: ↑Myrmecia, ↑genus Myrmecia
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noun : any of the large pugnacious fiercely biting Australian ants of the genus Myrmecia
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any of several aggressive ants of the genus Myrmecia, mostly of Australia and Tasmania, capable of inflicting a painful and potentially dangerous sting. Also called bull ant, jumper ant.
[1850-55]
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bulldog ant noun
A black or red Australian ant with a vicious sting
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Main Entry: ↑bull
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bulldog ant,
an ant found in Australia and Tasmania, with large jaws and a painful sting. It is believed to be the earliest or most primitive form of ant.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.