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ant′ li′on,

Insectsany of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, of the order Neuroptera, the larvae of which dig a pit in sand where they lie in wait to prey upon ants or other insects that lose their footing.

Also, ant′li′on.

1805–15

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