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anthill

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/fuɾmiˈɣɐjɾu/for·mi·guei·ro

Definition

1

A nest or colony of ants, typically consisting of a system of underground tunnels or mounds of earth.

Usage examples

The garden was dotted with small anthills.
They studied the complex social structure within the anthill.

Common combinations

ant hilldisturb an anthillgiant anthill