formication, n. [L. formicatio, fr. formicare to creep like an ant, to feel as if ants were crawling on one's self, fr. formica ant: cf. F. formication.].

A sensation resembling that made by the creeping of ants on the skin. Dunglison. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

formication, n. a sensation as of ants crawling over the skin.

Etymology

L formicatio f. formica ant

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ROGET THESAURUS

formication

Sensations of Touch

N sensations of touch, itching, pruritis, titillation, formication, aura, stereognosis, itching, stereognostic, titillative.

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