beemother

English

noun
Definitions
  • (very rare) a mother bee
  • (very rare) a queen bee

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *beemoder inherited from Old English bēomōdor (queen-bee) compound from English bee (get-together, gathering, bracelet, ring, metal ring, contest) + English mother (fermented culture).

Origin

English

mother

Gloss

fermented culture

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