"crazy ant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crazy ants [plural]
Etymology: Because of their erratic movements when disturbed. Head templates: {{en-noun}} crazy ant (plural crazy ants)
  1. Any of various ants, mostly in the genus Paratrechina. Categories (lifeform): Ants Derived forms: raspberry crazy ant, yellow crazy ant

Inflected forms

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