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ant lion

ant li·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ant lahy-uh n]
    • /ænt ˈlaɪ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ant lahy-uh n]
    • /ænt ˈlaɪ ən/

Definitions of ant lion words

  • noun ant lion any of a family (Myrmeleontidae) of neuropteran insects, some of which have large-jawed larvae (doodlebugs) that lie hidden in cone-shaped pits where they feed on ants and other insects that fall in 3
  • noun ant lion any of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, of the order Neuroptera, the larvae of which dig a pit in sand where they lie in wait to prey upon ants or other insects that lose their footing. 1
  • noun ant lion Alternative form of antlion. 0

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Origin of ant lion

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for Ant lion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ant lion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ant lion usage trend in Literature

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