propolis
a reddish resinous cement collected by bees from the buds of trees, used to stop up crevices in the hives, strengthen the cells, etc.
Origin of propolis
1- Also called bee glue.
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How to use propolis in a sentence
According to Huber, who made this observation, the propolis is applied also to the insides of the cells.
Animal Intelligence | George J. RomanesOther bees then completed the work which this one had begun, till all the walls of the cells were framed with bands of propolis.
Animal Intelligence | George J. RomanesBy leaving it on, travel stained and propolis spotted sections will result.
propolis is sometimes put to a very curious use by the bees.
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee | L. L. LangstrothYes, it is bee-glue (propolis); it is very common on old hives.
Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained | M. Quinby
British Dictionary definitions for propolis
/ (ˈprɒpəlɪs) /
a greenish-brown resinous aromatic substance collected by bees from the buds of trees for use in the construction of hives: Also called: bee glue, hive dross
Origin of propolis
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