apiaries
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/ˈeɪpəri/
(apiary)
place for bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apiary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apiarium', where 'apis' meant 'bee'.
Historical Evolution
'apiary' came into English in the early 17th century from Latin 'apiarium' ( Medieval Latin usage), which itself was formed from 'apis' ('bee').
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for bees' (Latin 'apiarium'), and this core meaning has remained stable into modern English as 'a place where bees are kept.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
places where bees are kept; collections of beehives for keeping bees.
The university maintains several apiaries to support its agricultural research.
Synonyms
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