melittology
|mel-i-tol-o-gy|
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/ˌmɛlɪˈtɑlədʒi/
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/ˌmɛlɪˈtɒlədʒi/
study of bees
Etymology
'melittology' originates from New Latin 'melittologia', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'melitta' meaning 'bee' and Greek '-logia' from 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.
'melittology' was formed from New Latin 'melittologia' (a compound of Greek elements) and entered modern English as 'melittology' by way of scientific Latin usage.
Initially it referred specifically to the scholarly study of bees in scientific literature; over time the meaning has remained essentially the same, denoting the scientific discipline concerned with bees.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of bees (their biology, behavior, ecology, taxonomy, and relationships with plants).
Melittology has contributed important knowledge about pollination and bee behavior that guides conservation efforts.
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Last updated: 2025/12/07 18:21