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ant

n. any small insect of a widely distributed hymenopterous family, living in complex social colonies, wingless (except for males in the mating season), and proverbial for industry.
Phrases and idioms:
ant-bear = AARDVARK. ant (or ant's) eggs pupae of ants. ant-lion any of various dragonfly-like insects. white ant = TERMITE.
Etymology: OE aeligmet(t)e, emete (see EMMET) f. WG

Useful english dictionary. 2012.