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- [fawr-mi-ker-ee]
- /ˈfɔr mɪˌkɛr i/
- /ˈfɔː.mɪk.ə.rɪ/
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- [fawr-mi-ker-ee]
- /ˈfɔr mɪˌkɛr i/
Definitions of formicary word
- noun plural formicary an ant nest. 1
- noun formicary An ant’s nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study. 1
- noun formicary an anthill or ants' nest 0
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Origin of formicary
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Medieval Latin formīcārium ant hill, noun use of neuter of *formīcārius of, pertaining to ants. See formic, -arium
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Parts of speech for Formicary
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formicary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
formicary usage trend in Literature
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