bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē 
variants
or less commonly bumble bee
: any of numerous large robust hairy social bees (genus Bombus)
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The set includes three bowls adorned with beautiful illustrations of flowers, butterflies, bumblebees, and dragonflies and is perfect for ice cream, yogurt, or any small-sized snack.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Other animals dispatch arguably grosser bodily fluids to evaporate away their body heat, including urine (seals), liquid poop (vultures) and vomit (bumblebees).
—Sarah Everts, TIME, 16 July 2024
Built to stand on its own, the mirror includes two attachments: one flower and one bumblebee, adding pops of color and different textures for even more fun.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
What happens if a bee stinger is not removed?
Unlike wasps and bumblebees, honeybees often leave their barbed stinger in your skin after you’ve been stung.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Other animals dispatch arguably grosser bodily fluids to evaporate away their body heat, including urine (seals), liquid poop (vultures) and vomit (bumblebees).
—Sarah Everts, TIME, 16 July 2024
Built to stand on its own, the mirror includes two attachments: one flower and one bumblebee, adding pops of color and different textures for even more fun.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
What happens if a bee stinger is not removed?
Unlike wasps and bumblebees, honeybees often leave their barbed stinger in your skin after you’ve been stung.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē
: any of numerous large hairy social bees
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