apiculture

[ ey-pi-kuhl-cher ]

noun
  1. beekeeping, especially on a commercial scale for the sale of honey.

Origin of apiculture

1
1860–65; <Latin api(s) bee + culture

Other words from apiculture

  • a·pi·cul·tur·al, adjective
  • a·pi·cul·tur·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for apiculture

apiculture

/ (ˈeɪpɪˌkʌltʃə) /


noun
  1. the breeding and care of bees

Origin of apiculture

1
C19: from Latin apis bee + culture

Derived forms of apiculture

  • apicultural, adjective
  • apiculturist, noun

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