ant cow

noun

: an aphid from which ants obtain honeydew

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of ant cow was in 1843

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“Ant cow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ant%20cow. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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ant cow

noun

: an aphid which secretes a sugary substance used by ants

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