apiarian

American

[ey-pee-air-ee-uhn] / ˌeɪ piˈɛər i ən /

adjective

relating to bees or to the breeding and care of bees.

apiarian British

/ ˌeɪpɪˈɛərɪən /

adjective

of or relating to the breeding and care of bees

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Etymology

Origin of apiarian

First recorded in 1795–1805; apiary + -an

Example Sentences

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Bees are important, but Mr Obama would not be so interested in apiarian workers if he were able to effect more change for the human sort.

From Economist

To the initiated in apiarian research, “The Management of Bees” cannot fail to be highly interesting.

From Project Gutenberg

The apiarian, or bee-owner, should have his hives in readiness, and in their places in the apiary, with the drawers in their chambers bottom up, so as to prevent entrance.

From Project Gutenberg

It might have been efficacious if the subaltern had been engaging in apiarian operations, but as far as present events went it was a "frost."

From Project Gutenberg

Not even a drone, indeed; for a drone is a most duty-full bee, and a most respectable member of the apiarian republic.

From Project Gutenberg

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