propolis

American  

[prop-uh-lis] / ˈprɒp ə lɪs /

noun

1. a reddish resinous cement collected by bees from the buds of trees, used to stop up crevices in the hives, strengthen the cells, etc.

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propolis British  

/ ˈprɒpəlɪs /

noun

1. Also called: bee glue.   hive dross.  a greenish-brown resinous aromatic substance collected by bees from the buds of trees for use in the construction of hives

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Etymology

Origin of propolis

1350–1400; < Latin < Greek própolis bee glue, literally, outskirts of a city ( pro- ², -polis ), apparently originally the name for a structure around the entrance to a hive, hence applied to the glue from which it was made; replacing Middle English propoleos < Medieval Latin, for Latin propolis as above

Example Sentences

However, bee bread is acidic with little moisture, and is doused with the antimicrobial chemical propolis.

From Science Daily

"It was interesting that it could deal with propolis, which is believed to have fungicidal properties."

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The strains were also tested under different matric potential, which measures how much moisture is available, and response to propolis.

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Q: Last year, I was diagnosed as allergic to propolis.

From Seattle Times

Can you write more about propolis, please?

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