anting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.

Pronunciation

/ˈæntɪŋ/ en-au-anting.ogg

Word forms

anting

Etymology

From ant + -ing.

Related words

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