tramp ant
tramp ant · tramp ants
Any of various invasive species of ant often inadvertently transported in soil with…Any of various invasive species of ant often inadvertently transported in soil with cargo on ships, trains, etc.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of various invasive species of ant often inadvertently transported in soil with cargo on ships, trains, etc.
Origin
From tramp (“ship without a fixed schedule”) + ant, because they are often inadvertently cFrom tramp (“ship without a fixed schedule”) + ant, because they are often inadvertently carried on ships.
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Forms
plural: tramp ants| Singular | tramp ant |
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See also
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