bumblebee

Thân thiện

A bumblebee collects nectar from a purple flower.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, robust, hairy social bee of temperate regions: A bumblebee is a type of bee belonging to the genus Bombus. It is characterized by its large, fuzzy body, which is typically striped with black and yellow (or sometimes orange), and its ability to "buzz pollinate" flowers. Bumblebees live in small colonies, often in the ground.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • A bumblebee was buzzing loudly from flower to flower in the garden.
  • Unlike honeybees, a bumblebee colony does not survive the winter; only the new queens hibernate.
  • The gentle hum of the bumblebee is a familiar sound of summer.

Advanced Usage

• "Bumblebee" in cultural context: The bumblebee is often used as a symbol of industriousness and pollination in environmental and agricultural discussions.
  • The study focused on the crucial role of the bumblebee in the ecosystem.

Variants and Related Words

• Bumble (verb): To move or act in an awkward, confused, or clumsy manner. (Note: This is a separate word with a different meaning, but it is the source of "bumblebee's" name, referring to the bee's heavy, buzzing flight).
• Humblebee (noun, archaic): An older, now less common name for a bumblebee.
• Bombus (noun): The scientific genus name for bumblebees.

Synonyms

• Humblebee (archaic)
• Buzzbee (informal, rare)

Related Phrases

• Bumblebee bat: The common name for , the world's smallest mammal, named for its resemblance in size and color to a bumblebee. (This is a compound term using "bumblebee" as a descriptor).
• Bumblebee moth: A common name for certain moths, like , that mimic the appearance of bumblebees. (This is a compound term).

Học thuật

Noun

1. robust hairy social bee of temperate regions

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