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noun
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
Also called white ant.
Origin:
1775–85; taken as singular of Neo-Latin termites, plural of termes white ant, Latin tarmes wood-eating worm
1775–85; taken as singular of Neo-Latin termites, plural of termes white ant, Latin tarmes wood-eating worm
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Word Origin & History
termite
1849, back-formation from plural form termites (1781), from Mod.L. termites (three syllables), pl. of termes (gen. termitis), a special use of L.L. termes "woodworm, white ant," altered (by influence of L. terere "to rub, wear, erode") from earlier L. tarmes. Their nest is a terminarium (1863).
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termite  (tûr'mīt') Pronunciation Key
Any of various pale-colored insects of the order Isoptera that live in large colonies and feed on wood. Termites resemble ants in their appearance, manner of living, and social organization, but are not closely related. Termites can be very destructive to wooden buildings and structures. Also called isopteran. |
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