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Pharaoh ant
or Pharaoh's ant
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noun
a red or yellow ant, Monomorium pharaonis, introduced from Europe into North America: a common household pest.
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Origin of Pharaoh ant
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby Pharaoh ant
phantom stock, phantom withdrawal, -phany, Phar., Pharaoh, Pharaoh ant, pharaoh hound, pharaohs, Pharaonic, Phar.B., Phar.D.
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British Dictionary definitions for Pharaoh ant
Pharaoh ant
Pharaoh's ant
noun
a small yellowish-red ant, Monomorium pharaonis, of warm regions: accidentally introduced into many countries, infesting heated buildings
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