Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MYRO, n. Also myroo. An ant (Ork. l 929 Marw., Ork. 1963). Comb. myroo-nest, an anthill (Ork. 1963).
[Sw. myra, an ant + Ork. -O ending.]
