afterswarming
|af-ter-swarm-ing|
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/ˈæftərˌswɔrmɪŋ/
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/ˈɑːftəˌswɔːmɪŋ/
(afterswarm)
secondary bee swarm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterswarm' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'swarm' meaning 'a large group of insects moving together'.
Historical Evolution
'afterswarm' changed from the Middle English word 'afterswarme' and eventually became the modern English word 'afterswarm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent swarm of bees', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of swarming again, especially in reference to bees.
The afterswarming of the bees was unexpected this season.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 06:06