apiarian

adj, noun — 2 senses

apiarian

adj

UK /eɪpɪˈɛəɹɪən/

Etymology First attested as an adjective in 1801 and as a noun in 1858; formed by suffixing either English apiary or its etymon, Latin apiārium, with English -an.

1

Pertaining to bees or beekeeping.

apiarian

noun

Etymology First attested as an adjective in 1801 and as a noun in 1858; formed by suffixing either English apiary or its etymon, Latin apiārium, with English -an.

1

An apiarist; a beekeeper.

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