HyperDic: antlion

English > 2 senses of the word antlion:
NOUNanimalantlion, doodlebug, ant lionthe larva of any of several insects
animalantlion, ant lion, antlion flywinged insect resembling a dragonfly
English > antlion: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningThe larva of any of several insects.
Synonymsdoodlebug, ant lion
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
English > antlion: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningwinged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants.
Synonymsant lion, 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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