Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apicultura
Noun
ˌæpɪˈkʌltʃərə
Definition
The practice of beekeeping, involving the maintenance of bee colonies, typically in hives, for the production of honey, beeswax, and other bee products.
Examples
- Apicultura is essential for the pollination of many crops.
- She took a course in apicultura to better understand how to care for her bees.
Meaning
The art and science of raising and managing bees to produce honey and other products, and to ensure the health of bee populations.
Synonyms
- Beekeeping
- Bee farming
- Bee husbandry