Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

formicary

noun

/ˈfɔːrmɪˌkeɪəri/

Definition

A place where ants live; an ant nest.

Examples

The forest was teeming with life, and a visible formicary lay beneath the old oak tree.
Observing the formicary, the children were fascinated by the ants working together.
A formicary can sometimes be found in the cracks of buildings or along sidewalk edges.

Meaning

Formicary refers specifically to the dwelling of ants, often built underground or in wood, where they organize their colony and carry out their activities.