black bee
Definition
- Noun:
- A dark-colored, ill-tempered honeybee: Refers to a specific type of honeybee (Apis mellifera mellifera) known for its dark coloration and historically characterized as having a more defensive or aggressive temperament. It is often colloquially called the "German black bee."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The beekeeper specializes in managing colonies of the hardy black bee.
- Some claim the black bee is more resistant to certain diseases than other subspecies.
Advanced Usage
- The term "black bee" is often used in historical, apicultural, or regional contexts to distinguish this subspecies from others, such as the Italian bee (). Its reputation for being "ill-tempered" is a generalization and subject to debate among beekeepers.
Variants and Related Words
- German black bee: A common full name for this subspecies.
- Apis mellifera mellifera: The scientific Latin name for the subspecies.
- Dark European honeybee: Another descriptive name.
Synonyms
- German bee
- Dark bee
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is zoological, referring to a specific subspecies of the Western honeybee. The descriptor "ill-tempered" in the definition is part of its traditional characterization but is not an inherent, absolute trait of every individual bee.
Noun
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dark-colored ill-tempered honeybee supposedly of German origin
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