TERMITE
Ter"mite, n.; pl. Termites. Etym: [F. See Termes.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to Termes and allied genera; — called also white ant. See Illust. of White ant.
Note: They are very abundant in tropical countries, and are noted for their destructive habits, their large nests, their remarkable social instincts, and their division of labor among the polymorphic individuals of several kinds. Besides the males and females, each nest has ordinary workers, and large-headed individuals called soldiers.
TERMLESS
Term"less, a.
1. Having no term or end; unlimited; boundless; unending; as, termless time. [R.] "Termless joys." Sir W. Raleigh.
2. Inexpressible; indescribable. [R.] Shak.
TERMLY
Term"ly, a.
Defn: Occurring every term; as, a termly fee. [R.] Bacon.
TERMLY
Term"ly, adv.
Defn: Term by term; every term. [R.] "Fees . . . that are termly given." Bacon.