apiary
apiary
Definition
api·ary (ā′pē er′ē)
noun pl. -·ar′·ies
a place where bees are kept for their honey, generally consisting of a number of hives
Etymology: L apiarium, beehive < apis, bee
apiary
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- visit: I once visited an apiary where there were numerous cardboard boxes scattered around.
Adjective modifier
- out: We are concerned about the amount of stores the colonies at our out apiary have.
- own: The magazine follows the beekeeping season and so you always get monthly information on what you should be doing in your own apiary.
- local: Fig 2. shows one from a batch of 18 sealed cells that was raised in my local Assn apiary, see picture below.
Modifies a noun
- visit: Ken Barren provided us with a video evening which showed last years beginners removing honey at last years apiary visit to his bees.
- meeting: In the past apiary meetings held at week ends have been poorly patronized.
Noun used with modifier
- teaching: R.P. âWe have had drone layers at the teaching apiary & one of our teachers made sure we all saw itâ .
- Assn: Fig 2. shows one from a batch of 18 sealed cells that was raised in my local Assn apiary, see picture below.
- isolation: It is a good idea to place them in an isolation apiary, until their temper and disease status can be assessed.
Browse dictionary entries near apiary
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