"antish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more antish [comparative], most antish [superlative]
Rhymes: -æntɪʃ Etymology: From ant + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ant|ish}} ant + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} antish (comparative more antish, superlative most antish)
  1. Of or relating to ants.
    Sense id: en-antish-en-adj-cCVswLhn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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