propolis

noun prop·o·lis \ ˈprä-pə-ləs \

Updated on: 2 Mar 2018

Definition of propolis

: a brownish resinous material of waxy consistency collected by bees from the buds of trees and used as a cement in repairing and maintaining the hive

Recent Examples of propolis from the Web

It's also made with honey and propolis, which are anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic.

— kaleigh fasanella, Allure, "What to Know About Microblading If You Have Sensitive Skin," 12 Feb. 2018
Ugandans prize the insects for their honey, their wax (used in soap and cosmetics), their propolis, and even their venom, which can be used to boost immunity.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Beekeeper, baker, kayaker don’t let blindness stop the vision," 9 July 2017
This body treatment offers bee propolis to support healthy immune response and myofascial massage to releases tight muscle and connective tissues.

— meirav devash, CNN, "How to beat jet lag with hotel spa treatments," 15 May 2017
Ugandans prize the insects for their honey, wax (used in soap and cosmetics), propolis (a resin used to close holes in their hives) and even their venom, which can be used to boost immunity.

— tara bahrampour, Washington Post, "Blindness does not stop this beekeeper, this baker and this kayaker from expanding their vision," 29 June 2017

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