Bee
- Pronunciation
- /biː/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Bee
- Plural
- Bees
Definition
A flying of the and superfamily , known for their role in and, in the case of the best-known bee , the , for producing and .
Etymology
Old English 'bēo', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bij' and German 'Biene'.
Example
Bees are essential in many , contributing to the of plants by transferring pollen between flowers.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Pollination
- Hive
- Honey
- Beeswax
- Queen bee
- Worker bee
- Drone
Usage Notes
Bees are and live in colonies that include a single , male , and female bees. There are also solitary bee .