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1honeycomb
noun hon·ey·comb \-ˌkōm\
: a group of wax cells with six sides that are built by honeybees in their hive and that contain young bees or honey
Full Definition of HONEYCOMB
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: something that resembles a honeycomb in structure or appearance; especially : a strong lightweight cellular structural material
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First Known Use of HONEYCOMB
before 12th century
Rhymes with HONEYCOMB
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2honeycomb
verb
Definition of HONEYCOMB
transitive verb
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a : to cause to be full of cavities like a honeycomb b : to make into a checkered pattern : fret
intransitive verb
: to become pitted, checked, or cellular
First Known Use of HONEYCOMB
1774
HONEYCOMB[1] Defined for Kids
honeycomb
noun hon·ey·comb \ˈhə-nē-ˌkōm\
Definition of HONEYCOMB for Kids
: a mass of wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain young bees and stores of honey
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noun hon·ey·comb \-ˌkōm\
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