Antlion Definition & Meaning
antlion
- noun
- the larva of any of several insects
- winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
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- What does antlion mean?
- the larva of any of several insects winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
- What part of speech is antlion?
- Antlion is a noun.
- How many definitions does antlion have?
- Antlion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).