Pharaoh ant

Pharaoh ant
a red or yellow ant, Monomorium pharaonis, introduced from Europe into North America: a common household pest.
Also, Pharaoh's ant.
[1905-10]

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  • pharaoh ant — noun Date: circa 1947 a small red ant (Monomorium pharaonis) that is a common household pest …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • Pharaoh (disambiguation) — Pharaoh is the title of ancient Egyptian monarchs.Pharaoh or pharao may also refer to: * Pharaoh ant, a small, yellow, almost transparent ant known for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals * Pharaoh (Book of Abraham), in… …   Wikipedia

  • pharaoh's ant — noun small red ant of warm regions; a common household pest • Syn: ↑pharaoh ant, ↑Monomorium pharaonis • Hypernyms: ↑ant, ↑emmet, ↑pismire • Member Holonyms: ↑Monomorium, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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