Beebread: meaning, definitions and examples
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beebread
[ biːbɹɛd ]
bee product
Beebread is a mixture of pollen and nectar that honeybees store in their hive. It is used as a protein source for young bees, and is vital for the growth and development of bee larvae. Beebread is rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, making it a vital substance for the overall health of a bee colony. Honeybees ferment the pollen during the storage process, which helps in enhancing its nutritional value and shelf life. This product plays a crucial role in the ecosystem due to its importance for bee health and pollination.
Synonyms
bee pollen, pollen.
Examples of usage
- Beebread is a primary food for bee larvae.
- The colony relies on beebread for essential nutrients.
- Beekeepers often check for beebread in hives.
- Beebread helps in the survival of the bee population.
Translations
Translations of the word "beebread" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pão de abelha
🇮🇳 बीब्रेड
🇩🇪 Bienenbrot
🇮🇩 roti lebah
🇺🇦 пчолиний хліб
🇵🇱 chleb pszczeli
🇯🇵 ビーーブレッド
🇫🇷 pain d'abeille
🇪🇸 pan de abeja
🇹🇷 arı ekmeği
🇰🇷 벌꿀빵
🇸🇦 خبز النحل
🇨🇿 včelí chléb
🇸🇰 včelí chlieb
🇨🇳 蜂蜜面包
🇸🇮 čebelji kruh
🇮🇸 býkjakot
🇰🇿 ара баласы
🇬🇪 ბზის პური
🇦🇿 arı çörəyi
🇲🇽 pan de abeja
Etymology
The term 'beebread' is a compound word derived from the word 'bee', which comes from Old English 'bēo', and 'bread', from Old English 'brēad'. Historically, the term has been used in beekeeping to describe the mixture of fermented pollen that bees collect and store. This substance has been recognized since ancient times as an important food source for bees and has been utilized by humans for its health benefits. In traditional practices, beebread was noted for its medicinal properties, particularly in herbal medicine. The study of beebread has gained importance in recent years due to the declining bee populations and the growing awareness of the role bees play in pollination and biodiversity. As such, understanding the composition and function of beebread offers insight into the health of bee colonies and the agricultural systems they support.