myrmecoid

/mɜːrmɪkoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to ants

“The myrmecoid behavior of the insects fascinated the scientists.”

2. noun

a creature resembling an ant, especially one in the genus Myrmecophaga

“The myrmecoid animal was a unique discovery in the rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • ant-like
  • anthill-like
  • formicoid

Antonyms

  • bird-like
  • flying