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apiary Definition

api·ary (āpē 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.

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