bombus

/ˈbɒmbəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of bumblebees, characterized by their distinctive round bodies and fuzzy fur; a type of large, social bee

“The biologist studied the behavior of various Bombus species in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • bumblebee
  • hive bee

Antonyms

  • hornet
  • wasp