alveary

/ˈælvɪəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A bee’s nest, typically located in a hollow tree or a man-made structure, consisting of hexagonal cells made of wax where the bees store honey and pollen.

“The alveary was home to over a thousand busy bees that worked tirelessly to gather nectar and pollen.”

Synonyms

  • beehive
  • hive