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imported fire ant
noun
: either of two mound-building South American fire ants (Solenopsis richteri and S. invicta) introduced into the southeastern U.S. that are agricultural pests and can produce stings requiring medical attention
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imported fire ant
noun
im·port·ed fire ant
im-ˈpȯrt-əd-ˈfī(ə)r-ˌant 
: either of two mound-building South American fire ants of the genus Solenopsis (S. invicta and S. richteri) that have been introduced into the southeastern United States, are agricultural pests, and can inflict stings requiring medical attention
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