termes/ˈtɜːmiːz/EtymologyFrom the translingual Termes (genus name), from Late Latin termes, late variant of Classical Latin tarmes (“woodworm”).termes means A termite. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.nounA termite.“These turret nests, built by two different species of Termites.”