fire ant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r ant]
- /faɪər ænt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r ant]
- /faɪər ænt/

Definitions of fire ant words

noun fire ant any of several omnivorous ants, as the migrant Solenopsis geminata originating in tropical and subtropical South America, having a sting that produces a burning sensation. 1
noun fire ant any mound-building predatory ant of the genus Solenopsis, of tropical and subtropical America, that can inflict a painful sting 0
noun fire ant any of a genus (Solenopsis) of ants whose sting causes a burning sensation, esp. a South American species (S. invicta) that has become a severe pest in the S U.S. 0
noun fire ant Any of several red or yellow North American ants, of the genus Solenopsis, that can inflict a harsh sting. 0

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Origin of fire ant

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Fire ant

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fire ant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

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