a bee that makes honey; esp., the common hive bee (Apis mellifera)
See also honey bee.
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honeybee
or honey bee
noun
Any of several social bees of the genus Apis that produce honey and are native to Eurasia and Africa, especially A. mellifera, widely domesticated as a source of honey and beeswax and often kept in hives.
honeybee
Apis mellifera
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Sentence Examples
- Honeybee Gardens carries a selection of organic products for the face and body.
- The majority of honeybee stings occur on the bottom of the foot when a child steps on the bee.
- For children who have a known allergy to the venom of honeybees, parents need to use caution (and consult with a physician) before using any honeybee products.
- Local Harvest, a site which specializes in natural and locally sourced foods, sells honeybee pollen granules in 8 ounce, one pound, and two pound bags.
- After stinging, the honeybee normally leaves its barbed stinger in its victim, and then the bee dies.
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