Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/aˈβexa/

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Translation

bee

Word origin

From Latin apicula ('little bee'), a diminutive of apis ('bee'). The same apis gives English 'apiary'.

Origin
Latin
Root
apicula
English cognates
apiary

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralabejas

Examples

.

The bee flies from flower to flower.

colmena.

Bees produce honey in the hive.

.

A bee stung me on the arm.

¡, !

Be careful, there is a bee at the window!

.

Bees are important for the countryside.

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This word is part of lesson 53.