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Definitions of antlion word
- noun antlion any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions 3
- noun antlion the larva of this insect, which has very large jaws and buries itself in the sand to await its prey 3
- noun antlion 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 antlion Any of various nocturnal insects from the family Myrmeleontidae whose adults resemble damselflies and whose larvae bury themselves under a cone-shaped pit in sand to trap insects such as ants. 1
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Origin of antlion
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15
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Parts of speech for Antlion
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antlion 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.
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