formicate

/ (ˈfɔːmɪˌkeɪt) /

verb (intr) rare

to crawl around like ants

to swarm with ants or other crawling things

Words nearby formicate

formic, formic acid, formica, formicarium, formicary, formicate, formication, formicivorous, formidable, formiminoglutamic acid, formless

Word Origin for formicate

C17: from Latin formīcāre, from formīca ant

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