apian
|a-pi-an|
C2
/ˈeɪpiən/
relating to bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apis', where 'apis' meant 'bee'. The adjectival suffix '-an' (from Latin '-ānus') was added to form a term meaning 'pertaining to bees'.
Historical Evolution
'apian' developed from Medieval/Scientific Latin 'apianus' and entered English usage (especially in scientific contexts) from Latin in the 17th–18th centuries as 'apian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'pertaining to bees' and this core meaning has largely remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of bees; pertaining to bees (the family Apidae).
The apian behavior of the colony attracted the attention of the entomologists.
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