umbrella ant

noun

Word History

Etymology

so called from the fact that it sometimes carries bits of leaves on its back

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“Umbrella ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/umbrella%20ant. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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