apiology

[ ey-pee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the scientific study of bees, especially honeybees.

Other Words From

• api·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of apiology¹

< Latin api ( s ) bee + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

When she was through, we knew a good deal about botany and something about apiology, but nothing about how babies came.

From Literature

In the 20th century, apiology, the study of bees, took off.

From The Guardian

Apiology, Hanson reminds us, is not just about the scientific buzz: bee behaviour has shed light on human issues from addiction to collective decision-making.

From Nature