formicary Syllabification: (for·mi·car·y)Pronunciation: /ˈfôrmiˌkerē/ (also formicarium /ˌfôrmiˈke(ə)rēəm/)Definition of formicary noun (plural formicaries; formicaria /-ˈke(ə)rēə/) an ant’s nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study. Origin: early 19th century: from medieval Latin, from Latin formica 'ant'
