fire ant
noun
: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants
especially
: imported fire ant
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Coconut rhinoceros beetles were detected for the first time on islands statewide in subsequent months, while little fire ants caused serious concern on Oahu's windward coast.
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CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
On a grassy berm earlier this year, Alex Kolker — an Louisiana State University professor — sidestepped some fire ants and stood looking at the Venture Global plant.
—Ricky Carioti, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
Then, two minutes and 52 seconds into Espinoza’s arrest footage, Rogers makes the first audible reference to fire ants.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
On a grassy berm earlier this year, Alex Kolker — an Louisiana State University professor — sidestepped some fire ants and stood looking at the Venture Global plant.
—Ricky Carioti, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
Then, two minutes and 52 seconds into Espinoza’s arrest footage, Rogers makes the first audible reference to fire ants.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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“Fire ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20ant. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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fire ant
noun
: any ant of the genus Solenopsis
especially
: imported fire ant
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