Vammīka and Vammika (masculine and neuter) [cf. Vedic valmīka; Indo-Germanic °ṷorm(āi); cf. Avesta maoiris, Sanskrit vamrah., Greek μύρμηζ, Latin formica, Cymr. mor; all of same origin and meaning] anthill: (a) °īka: M I 142 f.; Ja III 85; IV 30 (°bila the ant's hole); V 163. (b) °ika: Ja I 432; IV 30; Vism 183 (described), 304 (°muddani), 446; Dhp-a II 51; III 208; IV 154.
(masc, masc, from vamma) ant-hill