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English 2 senses of the expression ant lion:
NOUNanimalant lion, doodlebug, antlionthe larva of any of several insects
animalant lion, antlion, antlion flywinged insect resembling a dragonfly
Englishant lion: 2 senses noun 1, animal
MeaningThe larva of any of several insects.
Synonymsdoodlebug, antlion
Member ofMyrmeleon, genus Myrmeleontype genus of the Myrmeleontidae
BroaderlarvaThe immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
Englishant lion: 2 senses noun 2, animal
Meaningwinged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants.
Synonymsantlion, antlion fly
Member ofMyrmeleon, genus Myrmeleontype genus of the Myrmeleontidae
Broaderneuropteron, neuropteran, neuropterous insectinsect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
Spanishmirmelóntido, myrmeleontidae

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