pismire

Noun

Meaning

An ant, or emmet.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

emmet ant queen tingle soldier bug beetle arthropod doodlebug anthill worker aculeate hymenopteran hymenopter army ant
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Hypernyms

hymenopteran hymenopter hymenopteron hymenopterous insect

Hyponyms

pharaoh ant army ant slave-making ant driver ant fire ant carpenter ant

Examples

Waiting is the worst part,' said Pismire. 'No it isn't,' said Owlglass, who wasn't even being trusted to hold a sword. 'I expect that having long sharp swords stuck in you is the worst part. Terry Pratchett

What would Deftmenes be if we went around obeying orders all the time?' 'They might be ruling the Carpet,' said Pismire. 'Ha!' said Brocando, 'but the trouble about obeying orders is, it becomes a habit. And then everything depends on who's giving the orders. Terry Pratchett

Close letter words and terms

piskie Piskun pisky pismirism Pismo Pismo Beach