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Pharaoh ant

–noun
a red or yellow ant, Monomorium pharaonis, introduced from Europe into North America: a common household pest.
Also, Pharaoh's ant.


Origin:
1905–10
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pharaoh ant  
n.  A tiny, yellowish-red ant (Monomorium pharaonis) that infests human dwellings throughout the world.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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