Phrase guide

little black ant

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ænt

1

noun

Meaning 1

An ant species, Monomorium minimum, native to North America characterized by their small size and for being black and scavengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

tiny glossy black ant; nests outdoors but invades houses for food

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Monomorium minimum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: ant, emmet, pismire

History

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