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apiology

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

noun

  1. the scientific study of bees, especially honeybees.


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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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