Associations to the word «Formica»

Wiktionary

FORMICA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Formicidae   — many ants.
FORMICA, proper noun. (trademark) A plastic laminate material.

Dictionary definition

FORMICA, noun. Any of various plastic laminates containing melamine.
FORMICA, noun. Type genus of the Formicidae.

Wise words

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