trap-jaw ant

English

noun
Definitions
  • (entomology) Any of a group of carnivorous ants, of the genus , that have mandibles that can snap shut on prey

Etymology

Compound from English trap + English jaw + English ant (adjective ending).

Origin

English

ant

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adjective ending

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