beebread

noun

Meaning

A fermented mixture of pollen, honey, and bee secretions used as the primary protein source for developing bees.

Examples

The hive was thriving because the bees had stored an abundant supply of beebread for the winter.
Researchers analyzed the nutritional content of the beebread to understand how it affects colony health.

Synonyms: pollen, bee pollen, ambrosia, perga

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beebread

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːbred/

Definition

A fermented mixture of pollen, honey, and bee secretions used as the primary protein source for developing bees.

Examples

The hive was thriving because the bees had stored an abundant supply of beebread for the winter.
Researchers analyzed the nutritional content of the beebread to understand how it affects colony health.
Worker bees spend much of their time collecting pollen to produce the beebread necessary for raising the next generation.

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