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- bee block/ˈbiː ˌblɒk/A small, often wooden, structure with multiple narrow holes or tunnels designed as a nesting site for solitary bee species.nounLow
- bee fly/ˈbiː ˌflaɪ/A type of fly that superficially resembles a bee, typically with a stout, hairy body and belonging to the family Bombyliidae.nounC2 (rare, technical)
- bee glue/ˈbiː ɡluː/A resinous, sticky substance collected by honeybees from tree buds and used to seal and sterilize their hive.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized/niche term)
- bee gumA hollowed-out section of a gum tree (species of eucalyptus) traditionally used as a hive for honey bees.nounVery low / Rare
- bee killer/ˈbiː ˌkɪlə/An individual who kills bees; especially, an organism (like a mantis or a predatory insect) that preys on bees.nounVery Low (specialist/naturalist)
- bee martin/ˌbiː ˈmɑː.tɪn/A North American bird of the kingbird genus (specifically the Eastern kingbird), known for aggressively defending its territory and preying on flying insects, including bees.nounVery Low
- bee moth/ˈbiː ˌmɒθ/A small moth whose larvae infest beehives, feeding on wax, pollen, and debris.nounLow
- bee orchid/ˈbiː ˌɔː.kɪd/A small orchid (Ophrys apifera) native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of the Middle East, whose flower mimics the appearance of a female bee to attract male bees for pollination.nounlow
- bee plant/ˈbiː ˌplɑːnt/A plant that is especially attractive to or beneficial for bees, providing nectar and/or pollen.nounLow
- bee tree/ˈbiː ˌtriː/A tree, especially a hollow one, that serves as a natural hive for a colony of wild honey bees.nounRare/Low
- bee's knees/ˈbiːz niːz/An excellent or outstanding person or thing; the height of perfection or desirability.nounLow (now largely historical/humorous/ironic)
- bee-eater/ˈbiː iːtə(r)/A brightly coloured bird (family Meropidae) that feeds primarily on flying insects, especially bees and wasps.nounC1
- beeb/biːb/An informal, affectionate nickname for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).nounLow frequency (primarily UK, informal contexts).
- beebe/ˈbiːbiː/A surname of English origin, also used as a given name or place name.nounVery Low
- beebread/ˈbiːbrɛd/A substance, a mixture of honey and pollen, stored by bees in their hives as food for their larvae.nounExtremely Rare
- beech/biːtʃ/A large deciduous tree (genus Fagus) with smooth grey bark, glossy leaves, and triangular nuts (beechmast), often used for timber.nounB1
- beech family/ˈbiːtʃ ˌfæm.əl.i/A botanical family of trees and shrubs, including beeches, oaks, and chestnuts, scientifically known as Fagaceae.nounC1
- beech fern/ˈbiːtʃ ˌfɜːn/A type of fern whose fronds have a triangular shape with deeply cut leaflets, often found in association with beech trees or in similar habitats.nounVery Low
- beech grove/ˈbiːtʃ ɡrəʊv/A group of beech trees growing together; a small wood or plantation consisting predominantly of beech trees.nounC1
- beech marten/ˌbiːtʃ ˈmɑː.tɪn/A carnivorous mammal (Martes foina) of the mustelid family, similar to the pine marten but distinguished by a white throat patch that forks into the forelegs, commonly found in Europe and Asia.nounC2 / Rare / Technical
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