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White ant

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    A termite. dated, informal

    "The most important point in the work of the white ant remains to be noted. I have already said that the white ant is never seen."

  2. 2
    whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood wordnet

Etymology

From white + ant, reflecting a superficial resemblance to the ant.

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