apiology
|a-pi-ol-o-gy|
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/ˌeɪpiˈɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌeɪpiˈɒlədʒi/
study of bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apiology' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'apiologia', where Latin 'apis' meant 'bee' and Greek 'logia' (from 'logos') meant 'study'.
Historical Evolution
'apiologia' (New Latin) was adopted in scientific usage and entered modern English as 'apiology' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of bees' in New/Scientific Latin, and over time it has retained that specific meaning in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of bees (their biology, behavior, and ecology).
She specialized in apiology to better understand bee behavior and pollination.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/18 01:04