<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae</li><li>of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates</li><li>having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging</li><li>living in highly organized colonies containing wingless female workers, a winged queen, and, during breeding seasons, winged males</li><li>some species being noted for engaging in warfare, slavemaking, or the cultivation of food sources</li></ul>