Words of the Day: Ant and Aunt (Homonyms!)
ant
ant / ănt
noun
a small insect in the Formicidae family that lives in colonies, known for its social order and industry
The ants find kingdoms in a foot of ground.
William Rose Benet 1886-1950
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aunt
aunt / ănt, änt
noun
the sister of one of your parents or the wife of the brother of one’s parent
He whose mother is naked is not likely to clothe his aunt.
African Proverb