apiculture
[ ey-pi-kuhl-cher ]
noun
beekeeping, especially on a commercial scale for the sale of honey.
Origin of apiculture
1Other 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
the breeding and care of bees
Origin of apiculture
1C19: from Latin apis bee + culture
Derived forms of apiculture
- apicultural, adjective
- apiculturist, noun
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