apiary

English
WOTD – 4 April 2008

Etymology

17th century, from Latin apiārium, from apis (“bee”).

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/
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Noun

apiary (plural apiaries)

  1. A place where bees and their hives are kept.

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