Apiary
- Pronunciation
- /AY-pee-er-ee/
- Category
- Beekeeping
- Singular
- Apiary
- Plural
- Apiaries
Definition
A place where beehives are kept, typically for the purpose of cultivating honey and other bee products.
Etymology
From Latin 'apiarium', derived from 'apis', meaning 'bee'.
Example
The beekeeper inspected the apiary to ensure that all the hives were healthy and productive.
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Usage Notes
Apiaries can range from small setups with a few hives to large commercial operations with hundreds of hives.