bee gum
Americannoun
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a gum tree, hollowed especially by decay, in which bees live or from which hives are made.
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a beehive.
Etymology
Origin of bee gum
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Dem Yankees mighter been dar till yit, iffen one ob 'em hadn't rid his hoss ober a bee gum en' Man! dem bees en' dem Yankees sho did mess up!
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
"I found a wild bee gum down thar," he went on in a dead, level tone.
From The Code of the Mountains by Buck, Charles Neville
Dave Jones bought a bee gum of honey and had a time getting out the honey, with all the crowd assisting.
From A History of Lumsden's Battery, C.S.A. by Maxwell, James Robert
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