propolis

noun

prop·​o·​lis ˈprä-pə-ləs 

: 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

Examples of propolis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pure propolis and honey extracts, paired with hyaluronic acid, give this mask its soothing effects. —Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 26 Jan. 2023

Bees have to invest effort in hunting down the resins that make up propolis, which like nectar is foraged from plants. —Sarah Zhang, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2012

Ancient Greek civilizations used propolis to heal scars, Egyptians relied on it to kill infections, and WWII soldiers used it to heal battle wounds. —Dallas News, 18 July 2022

Relatively small human trials have suggested that standardized doses of propolis are safe and could help alleviate ailments like diabetes, respiratory tract infections, asthma and chronic kidney disease. —Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2021

Somi reaches for its Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner post-cleanse—a skin-soothing agent infused with both propolis and honey extract. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022

There’s the Glow Serum which pairs propolis extract, niacinamide, and beta hydroxy acids to control sebum production and quell inflammation. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022

There’s the Glow Serum which pairs propolis extract, niacinamide, and BHA to control sebum production and quell inflammation. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 July 2022

Known for their throat spray, which contains propolis, the company has branched out to a carry a variety of new products — some for immune support and sinus/cough relief and others that feature the best of honey. —Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 29 June 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English propoleos, from Medieval Latin, alteration of Latin propolis, from Greek, from pro- for + polis city — more at pro-, police entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above