Comb
- Pronunciation
- /kōm/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Comb
- Plural
- Combs
Definition
A structure made of wax used by social insects to house their larvae, store food, and sometimes for other purposes.
Etymology
Example
Honey bees construct combs with hexagonal cells.
Related Terms
- Wax
- Nest
- Social insects