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Definition: ANT-LION

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A neuropterous insect, the larva of which makes in the sand a pitfall to capture ants, etc. The common American species is Myrmeleon obsoletus, the European is M. formicarius.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Ant-lion" is a common misspelling or typo for: ant-lions.

Date "Ant-lion" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Definition: ANT-LION

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A neuropterous insect, the larva of which makes in the sand a pitfall to capture ants, etc. The common American species is Myrmeleon obsoletus, the European is M. formicarius.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "ANT-LION" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)