apian

[ ey-pee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to bees.

apian

/ ˈeɪpɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling bees

Word History and Origins

Origin of apian¹

1860–65; < Latin api ( s ) bee + -an; compare Latin apiānus muscat

Word History and Origins

Origin of apian¹

C19: from Latin apiānus, from apis bee

Example Sentences

Though a few apian invaders stuck around and harassed Alcaraz again, triggering a second pause in the match, Davis was on hand to capture them.

From Los Angeles Times

One must move thoughtfully and deliberately around a beehive — a kind of apian tai-chi.

From Los Angeles Times

She serves it with a side of education on all things apian.

From New York Times

Apocalyptic event Returning astronauts seed earth with apian life-forms who enslave humanity.

From New York Times

Yes, apian death gets passing mention, but Wallace-Wells is more concerned with the prospect of human suffering and even extinction.

From New York Times