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imported fire ant
noun
: either of two mound-building South American fire ants (Solenopsis richteri and S. invicta) introduced into the southeastern U.S. that are agricultural pests and can produce stings requiring medical attention
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of imported fire ant was
circa 1949
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“Imported fire ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imported%20fire%20ant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
imported fire ant
noun
: either of two small South American fire ants that are pests in the southeastern U.S. especially in fields used to grow crops
Medical Definition
imported fire ant
noun
im·port·ed fire ant
im-ˈpȯrt-əd-ˈfī(ə)r-ˌant
: either of two mound-building South American fire ants of the genus Solenopsis (S. invicta and S. richteri) that have been introduced into the southeastern United States, are agricultural pests, and can inflict stings requiring medical attention
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