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fire ant Definition

fire ant

noun

any of a genus (Solenopsis) of ants whose sting causes a burning sensation, esp. a South American species (S. invicta) that has become a severe pest in the S U.S.

fire ant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nest: Go not to is not what nice set of fire ant nests.
  • mound: Drench a quart or so into active fire ant mounds.