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ant hill

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ant hill
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a mound of soil, leaves, etc., near the entrance of an ants' nest, carried and deposited there by the ants while constructing the nest
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a mound of earth, usually about 2 metres high, built up by termites in forming a nest
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ant hill
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Others braid it up until it has the appearance of a huge ant hill and yet others weave it in the shape of a hat (Journal, March 20, 1890).
We'll take you to ancient Egypt, to outer space, inside an ant hill.
You can excavate an ant hill, or order ants by mail from Insect Lore: www.
 
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