n. A genus of hymenopterous insects, of the suborder Heterogyna and family Formicidæ, or ants.n. The name in Brazil of the fruits of several trees belonging to the genus Anona, especially of those of A. obtusiflora, a native of the Antilles and cultivated in Brazil.n. The name given by the Singalese to the sweet-sop, Anona squamosa, which was introduced into India and Ceylon by the Portuguese several centuries ago. In India the name is represented by ata, and in Guam and the Philippines by atis. See Anona, atis (with cut), and sweet-sop.