Pharaoh ant
or Pharaoh's ant
noun
a red or yellow ant, Monomorium pharaonis, introduced from Europe into North America: a common household pest.
Origin of Pharaoh ant
First recorded in 1905–10
British Dictionary definitions for pharaoh ant
Pharaoh ant
Pharaoh's ant
noun
a small yellowish-red ant, Monomorium pharaonis, of warm regions: accidentally introduced into many countries, infesting heated buildings