marabunta

/mærəˈbʌntə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large swarm of army ants, especially the species Eciton bureni, known for their destructive behavior and ability to overwhelm prey.

“The marabunta infestation destroyed the entire crop in a matter of hours.”

Synonyms

  • Eciton
  • army ant swarm

Antonyms

  • solitary ant