apiary

noun

apiary

noun

UK /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ · US /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/

Etymology 17th century, from Latin apiārium, from apis (“bee”).

1

A place where bees and their hives are kept.

Derived terms
apiarian
Related terms
apian, apiarian, apiarist, apiculture, apimania, apiology, apivorous, vespiary, insect hotel
Hyponyms
beehive

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