- bulldog ant
- nounany of the large fierce Australian ants of the genus Myrmecia• Member Holonyms: ↑Myrmecia, ↑genus Myrmecia
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noun: any of the large pugnacious fiercely biting Australian ants of the genus Myrmecia* * *
any of several aggressive ants of the genus Myrmecia, mostly of Australia and Tasmania, capable of inflicting a painful and potentially dangerous sting. Also called bull ant, jumper ant.[1850-55]* * *
bulldog ant nounA black or red Australian ant with a vicious sting• • •Main Entry: ↑bull* * *
bulldog ant,an ant found in Australia and Tasmania, with large jaws and a painful sting. It is believed to be the earliest or most primitive form of ant.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.