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Definition of Termite

1. Noun. Whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood.

Definition of Termite

1. n. Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to Termes and allied genera; -- called also white ant. See Illust. of White ant.

Definition of Termite

1. Noun. A white bodied, wood-consuming insect of the epifamily Termitoidae, order Blattodea. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Termite

1. an insect resembling an ant [n -S] : TERMITIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Termite

1. Origin: F. See Termes. Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to Termes and allied genera; called also white ant. They are very abundant in tropical countries, and are noted for their destructive habits, their large nests, their remarkable social instincts, and their division of labour among the polymorphic individuals of several kinds. Besides the males and females, each nest has ordinary workers, and large-headed individuals called soldiers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Termite

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Universe: Or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little by Félix-Archimède Pouchet (1884)
"The devouring cohorts of the light-shunning termite have invaded Rochefort, La Rochelle, and Aix, where they have completely undermined a number of houses, ..."

2. Homes Without Hands: Being a Description of the Habitations of Animals by John George Wood (1866)
"BUILDING INSECTS. the termite, or WHITE ANT—General habits of the insect—African termites and their homes—termites as articles of food—Indian ..."

3. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"Some building codes require solid tops to block hidden termite entry. ... When solid blocks or termite caps are used, anchor bolts must be placed in the ..."

4. The Indian Forester (1905)
"A Now termite in India- In the September number of the Indian Forester I have read an interesting note upon the subject of a new species of termite which, ..."

5. The Indian Forester (1905)
"A New termite in India- In the September number of ths Indian Forester I have read an interesting note upon the subject of a new species of termite which, ..."

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