termite

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Synonyms: termine, thermite, tergite, hermite, ermite, turmite

Antonyms: termine, thermite, tergite, hermite, ermite, turmite

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Noun

1. A [[colonial]] [[insect]] of the [[infraorder]] {{taxfmt|Isoptera|infraorder}}, in the [[order]] {{taxfmt|Blattodea|order}}; typically known for certain white-bodied [[species]] that [[devour]] and [[infest]] [[wood]], though other species eat different [[plant]] matter, such as [[grass]]es.
2. A contemptible person.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} Of a [[chimpanzee]]: to catch [[termite]]s by inserting a [[stick]] or [[vine]] into their [[nest]] and waiting for them to [[climb]] up it.

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