Apiary: meaning, definitions and examples
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apiary
[ ˈeɪpiˌɛri ]
bee keeping
An apiary is a place where beehives are kept for the purpose of raising bees and collecting honey. It is often situated in a location that provides bees access to a variety of flowering plants.
Synonyms
bee garden, bee yard.
Examples of usage
- The beekeeper inspected the hives in his apiary.
- She learned about the best practices for maintaining an apiary.
- An apiary can support local agriculture by pollinating crops.
- They established an apiary in their backyard to produce honey.
Translations
Translations of the word "apiary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apiário
🇮🇳 मधुमक्खी पालन स्थल
🇩🇪 Bienenhaus
🇮🇩 perusahaan lebah
🇺🇦 пасіка
🇵🇱 pasieka
🇯🇵 養蜂場
🇫🇷 ruche
🇪🇸 colmena
🇹🇷 arı kovanı
🇰🇷 양봉장
🇸🇦 مناحل
🇨🇿 včelín
🇸🇰 včelín
🇨🇳 蜂场
🇸🇮 čebelnjak
🇮🇸 býflur
🇰🇿 арай
🇬🇪 მეფუტკრეობა
🇦🇿 arıxana
🇲🇽 apiario
Etymology
The word 'apiary' comes from the Latin word 'apiarium', which is derived from 'apis', meaning 'bee'. This etymology highlights the association of the site with bee cultivation. The concept of an apiary has been around since ancient times, with evidence suggesting that humans have been keeping bees for honey production for thousands of years. In many cultures, bees have been regarded not only as a source of sweetener but also as important pollinators. The practice of maintaining an apiary has evolved, particularly with the development of modern beekeeping techniques that promote the health of bee populations and improve honey yield. In contemporary times, apiaries are often established for both commercial honey production and environmental sustainability, recognizing the crucial role bees play in ecosystems.