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formicary

/ˈfɔːr.mɪˌkɛr.i/

Traduction: Nid ou habitat des fourmis, généralement constitué d'un monticule de terre ou d'une structure de chambres et de tunnels.

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noun

/ˈfɔːr.mɪˌkɛr.i/C2formalscientific
  • frNid ou habitat des fourmis, généralement constitué d'un monticule de terre ou d'une structure de chambres et de tunnels.

A nest or dwelling place for ants, typically consisting of a mound of earth or a structure of chambers and tunnels.

  1. Ant mound or nestC2formalscientific

    A mound of earth constructed by ants as part of their underground nest, used for shelter and colony activity.

    frFourmilière (tas de terre ou nid)

    • The garden had a large formicary near the old oak tree.
    • We observed ants busily repairing the formicary after the rain.
    • The biologist carefully measured the dimensions of the formicary for her research.
    • Children often poke at a formicary with sticks, unaware of the complex society inside.

    Synonymesanthill

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  • formicary's possessive singular form