hon·ey·bee (hŭn'ē-bē') n. Any of several social bees of the genus Apis that produce honey, especially A. mellifera, widely domesticated as a source of honey and beeswax.
Main Entry: hon·ey·bee Pronunciation: 'h&n-E-"bE Function: noun : a honey-producing bee (Apis and related genera); especially: a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces