Meaning of termite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtərˌmaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    termite

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from late Latin termes, termit-‘woodworm’, alteration of Latin tarmes, perhaps by association with terere‘to rub’

    Definitions

    1. whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

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