formican

English

Etymology

From Latin formica (“ant”) +‎ -an.

Adjective

formican (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to ants.
   • 1904, Harper's New Monthly Magazine, volume 108, page 559:

     In fact, apian, formican, vespal, and termital government is not a monarchy, but a pure democracy. The queens of ants, bees, wasps, and termites wear the crown of maternity — no other.

Synonyms

• formicarian

Anagrams

• caniform