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nounsilky ant (plural silky ants)
plural silky ants
- Any member of the species Formica fusca of black ants commonly found throughout Europe as well as parts of southern Asia and Africa.
Synonyms: dusky ant
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny member of the species Formica fusca of black ants commonly found throughout Europe as well as parts of southern Asia and Africa.
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