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propolis Definition

propo·lis (präp′ə lis)

noun

a brownish, waxy substance collected from the buds of certain trees by bees and used by them to cement or caulk their hives

Etymology: L < Gr propolis, suburb, also bee glue < pro-, before + polis, city: see pro- & police

propolis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Products carrying the symbol ( operational from January ) will be guaranteed to contain propolis of approved quality.

Modifies a noun

  • extract: Propolis extract - one/two drops mixed in food, daily.

Noun used with modifier

  • bee: Our beehive products feature royal jelly, forever bee propolis, forever bee.. .
  • potency: Ingredients High potency propolis 50 % , MPG ( mono propylene glycol ) Cautions Not recommended for people with an allergy to tree resin.