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anthill

nounmasculine/fuɾmiˈɣɐjɾu/low

for·mi·guei·ro

Definition

A nest or colony of ants, typically consisting of a system of underground tunnels or mounds of earth.
The garden was dotted with small anthills.
They studied the complex social structure within the anthill.
Common collocations
ant hilldisturb an anthillgiant anthill

Etymology

De 'formiga' + sufixo '-eiro'.

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