beekeeper

[ bee-kee-per ]
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noun
  1. a person who raises honeybees; apiculturist.

Origin of beekeeper

1
First recorded in 1810–20; bee1 + keeper

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British Dictionary definitions for beekeeper

beekeeper

/ (ˈbiːˌkiːpə) /


noun
  1. a person who keeps bees for their honey; apiarist

Derived forms of beekeeper

  • beekeeping, noun

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