Meaning Of The Word Anting

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anting in American English
noun: the placing of ants among the feathers, done by certain birds apparently to kill parasites

anting in British English
noun: the placing or rubbing of ants by birds on their feathers. The body fluids of the ants are thought to repel parasites

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