Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colmeia
Noun
kol-MAY-ah
Definition
A structure built by bees for housing their colony and storing honey.
Examples
- The ‘colmeia’ is essential for a bee colony’s survival.
- Beekeepers maintain ‘colmeias’ to harvest honey.
- Each ‘colmeia’ can house thousands of bees.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘colmeia’ refers specifically to a beehive, which can either be a natural hive in trees or a man-made structure.
Synonyms
- Beekeeper’s house
- Bee nest
- Honeycomb