termitaria

[tɛrˌmɪtɛˈriːə]

Definitions

1. noun

A hill or mound formed from the accumulation of termite mounds, typically found in tropical regions.

“The guide pointed out the termitaria in the distance, a testament to the industrious nature of the local termite population.”

2. noun

A structure or hill made from the mounds of a particular species of termite.

“The termitaria of the Macrotermes natalensis species can be found in savannas across southern Africa.”

Synonyms

  • ant mound
  • termite hill
  • termite mound

Antonyms

  • none