formicary

/ˈfɔrmɪˌkɛri/
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Other forms: formicaries

Definitions of formicary
  1. noun
    a mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest
    synonyms: anthill
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    type of:
    hammock, hillock, hummock, knoll, mound
    a small natural hill
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