Antling
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small, immature, or miniature ant.
"Certainly, the kicking of the imprisoned antling is apparent enough to attract even the most stupid nurse, and the vigor of the motions, perhaps even the beginning of them, might easily give warning of the proper time for cutting the envelop."
Synonyms
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More examples"Certainly, the kicking of the imprisoned antling is apparent enough to attract even the most stupid nurse, and the vigor of the motions, perhaps even the beginning of them, might easily give warning of the proper time for cutting the envelop."
Etymology
From ant + -ling.
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