apian

American

[ey-pee-uhn] / ˈeɪ pi ən /

adjective

of or relating to bees.

apian British

/ ˈeɪpɪən /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling bees

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Etymology

Origin of apian

1860–65; < Latin api ( s ) bee + -an; compare Latin apiānus muscat

Example Sentences

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Though a few apian invaders stuck around and harassed Alcaraz again, triggering a second pause in the match, Davis was on hand to capture them.

From Los Angeles Times

One must move thoughtfully and deliberately around a beehive — a kind of apian tai-chi.

From Los Angeles Times

She serves it with a side of education on all things apian.

From New York Times

Apocalyptic event Returning astronauts seed earth with apian life-forms who enslave humanity.

From New York Times

Yes, apian death gets passing mention, but Wallace-Wells is more concerned with the prospect of human suffering and even extinction.

From New York Times

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