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apiology

American  
[ey-pee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌeɪ piˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the scientific study of bees, especially honeybees.

Other Word Forms

  • apiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of apiology

< Latin api ( s ) bee + -o- + -logy

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In the 20th century, apiology, the study of bees, took off.

From The Guardian • Oct. 16, 2018

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