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myrmeco-

American  

  1. a combining form meaning “ants,” used in the formation of compound words.

    myrmecology.
myrmeco- British  

combining form

  1. ant

    myrmecology

    myrmecophile
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Etymology

Origin of myrmeco-

from Greek murmēx

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“Does this come from the Greek word ‘myrmeco,’ meaning ant?” she asked.

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