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Noun: army ant  aa(r)-mee ant
  1. Tropical nomadic ant that preys mainly on other insects
    "A column of army ants marched through the rainforest, devouring everything in their path";
    - driver ant, legionary ant

Derived forms: army ants

Type of: ant, emmet, pismire

Part of: Dorylinae, subfamily Dorylinae

Encyclopedia: Army ant