Meaning of the word "velvet ant" in English
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velvet ant
US /ˈvel.vɪt ˌænt/
UK /ˈvel.vɪt ˌænt/
Noun
1.
a common name for wasps in the family Mutillidae, characterized by dense, often brightly colored hair, and a painful sting in females, which are wingless and resemble ants
Example:
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The hiker spotted a bright red velvet ant crawling on a rock.
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Despite their name, velvet ants are actually a type of wingless wasp.
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