BEEHIVE Meaning and
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A beehive is a noun that refers to a man-made structure or container designed specifically for honeybees to live and store honey. It is typically a box-like structure, made of wood, with multiple frames or compartments inside for the bees to build their honeycombs. The honeycombs, made of beeswax, are hexagonal cells in which the bees store their larvae, pollen, and honey.
In addition to providing a home for bees, a beehive also serves as a functional unit for beekeepers to manage and harvest honey. Beekeepers may control the population of bees and check the hives for diseases or pests, ensuring the well-being of the colony and maintaining the production of honey. Beehives are commonly found both in urban and rural areas, often in apiaries or near flowering plants.
As a metaphor, the term "beehive" is also used to describe a busy or bustling place, teeming with activities or people. It symbolizes a community or group of individuals working together in a coordinated and organized manner. The connotation of a beehive is a harmonious collaboration, where members contribute their efforts towards a common goal, much like the well-coordinated behavior of bees within a hive.
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A case or box in which domestic bees build their honeycombs and store their honey.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BEEHIVE
The word "beehive" has its roots in Old English. It is derived from the combination of two words: "bee" and "hive".
The word "bee" can be traced back to the Old English "bēo", which is similar to the Old Norse word "bȳ", both meaning "bee". This term is thought to originate from the Proto-Germanic word "būzō".
The word "hive" comes from the Old English "hȳf", which means "shelter" or "dwelling place". It is related to the Old Norse word "hūfr" and the Old High German word "huoba", both with similar meanings.
The combination of these two words, "bee" and "hive", gave rise to the term "beehive", referring to a structure or container where bees build and live in their colonies.
Similar spelling words for BEEHIVE
- Beebe,
- behove,
- PIHoF,
- bebee,
- behoove,
- BEHAV,
- Bebe,
- PAHAF,
- mis-behave,
- beehive-hat,
- behave,
- pohiva,
- Beehive-house,
- Behoof.
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