powder-post termite

Definitions of powder-post termite
  1. noun
    extremely destructive dry-wood termite of warm regions
    synonyms: Cryptotermes brevis
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    type of:
    dry-wood termite
    any of various termites that live in and feed on dry wood that is not connected with the soil
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