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ant' li"on




any 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.

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Antliaantodontalgic
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