humblebee
Origin of humblebee
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How to use humblebee in a sentence
A humblebee, a wild bee that makes a great noise, S. Bumble-bee, id.
An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language | John JamiesonIn the humblebee the tongue is longer, and it could more easily moisten the hind legs in the way suggested.
The Behavior of the Honey Bee in Pollen Collection | D. B. CasteelAn intoxicated humblebee broke the silence by buzzing into Biddy's fluffed-out, corn-gold hair.
The Freelands | John Galsworthyhumblebee and whortleberry for people that say Woos-ses-ter and Nor-wich.
The Poet at the Breakfast Table | Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.A humblebee from the Square Garden boomed in and buzzed idly round the room.
Saint's Progress | John Galsworthy
British Dictionary definitions for humblebee
/ (ˈhʌmbəlˌbiː) /
another name for the bumblebee
Origin of humblebee
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