queen bee
noun
a fertile female bee.
a woman who is in a favored or preeminent position.
Origin of queen bee
First recorded in 1600–10
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Historical Examples of queen bee
The Queen-Bee is the only perfect female in the hive, and all the eggs are laid by her.
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-BeeL. L. Langstroth
Actually you are the queen-bee; with all your swarm about you.'
The HeroineEaton Stannard Barrett
I formerly related how the amputation of these affects the queen-bee.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)William Kirby
"The queen-bee and the workers again," said she, as Jack closed the book.
Hope MillsAmanda M. Douglas
She is the queen-bee of this country hive; and I—I am a harmless enough drone.
The Book of SusanLee Wilson Dodd
queen bee
noun
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