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honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
ˈhə-nē-ˌbē 
variants
or honey bee
: a honey-producing bee (genus Apis of the family Apidae)
especially
: a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
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Herbicides also harm honeybees, butterflies, and other pollinators through direct contact and/or through long-term impacts on reproduction and development.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
State agriculture officials warn that the hornets pose a significant threat to honeybees and other pollinators that support Georgia's agricultural industry.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Neem oil is safe for honeybees and other beneficial insects.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Like a honeybee leaving its hive for the first time, the drone begins with a short learning flight around its home.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
State agriculture officials warn that the hornets pose a significant threat to honeybees and other pollinators that support Georgia's agricultural industry.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Neem oil is safe for honeybees and other beneficial insects.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Like a honeybee leaving its hive for the first time, the drone begins with a short learning flight around its home.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
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“Honeybee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeybee. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
-ˌbē
: a bee that produces honey and lives in colonies
especially
: a European bee widely kept in hives for the honey it produces
Medical Definition
honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
ˈhən-ē-ˌbē
: a honey-producing bee (Apis and related genera)
especially
: a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
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