abella mestra

Galician

Alternative forms

abelha mestra (reintegrationist)

Etymology

Literally, “master bee”.

Noun

abella mestra f (plural abellas mestras)

queen bee
Synonym: abella raíña

References

“abella mestra” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
“abella mestra” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.

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