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Pharaoh ant
or Pharaoh's ant
noun
- a red or yellow ant, Monomorium pharaonis, introduced from Europe into North America: a common household pest.
Pharaoh ant
noun
- a small yellowish-red ant, Monomorium pharaonis, of warm regions: accidentally introduced into many countries, infesting heated buildings
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Origin of Pharaoh ant1
First recorded in 1905–10
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