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honeybee
noun hon·ey·bee \ˈhə-nē-ˌbē\
: a bee that makes honey
Full Definition of HONEYBEE
: a honey-producing bee (genus Apis of the family Apidae); especially : a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
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First Known Use of HONEYBEE
15th century
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HONEYBEE Defined for Kids
honeybee
noun hon·ey·bee \ˈhə-nē-ˌbē\
Definition of HONEYBEE for Kids
: a bee whose honey is used by people as food
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honeybee
noun hon·ey·bee \ˈhən-ē-ˌbē\
Medical Definition of HONEYBEE
: a honey-producing bee (Apis and related genera); especially : a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
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