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ant meaning in Tamil

எறும்பு eṟumpu

[ɛənt]UK/ænt/

ant in Tamil: எறும்பு (eṟumpu). In English, ant means any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

Tamil words for ant

insect
எறும்பு eṟumpu

English meaning of ant

  1. noun Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
  2. noun A Web spider.
  3. verb To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

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Questions about ant in Tamil

What is the meaning of ant in Tamil?
Ant in Tamil is எறும்பு (eṟumpu).
ant என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Ant: எறும்பு (eṟumpu).
What does ant mean in English?
Ant means any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

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