bull ant

noun

1. bulldog ant.

bull ant

noun

1. any large Australian ant of the genus Myrmecia , having a powerful stinging bite: subfamily Ponerinae Also calledbulldog ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of bull ant¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Yeomanry did a lot of useful work, and are as eager for fight as a bull ant on a hot plate.

From Project Gutenberg