Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alveary
noun
/ˈæl.vi.əri/
Definition
A structure where bees store their honey and raise their young.
Examples
- In the summer, the alveary buzzed with activity as bees flitted in and out.
- The scientist studied the alveary to understand bee behavior.
- During the hike, we came across an old, abandoned alveary hidden in the bushes.
Meaning
The term ‘alveary’ refers to a beehive, typically used in a poetic or literary context to describe the complex and organized home of bees.
Synonyms
- beehive
- honeycomb
- nectary
