单词 | apiarist |
释义 | apiarist (once / 151530 pages) n Apiarist is a fancy word for a beekeeper. An apiarist enjoys working with an unusual kind of pet, the honeybee. Because bees and other pollinators are so important to a healthy environment scientists encourage “bee-spotting” to improve fruits and vegetables. The -ist suffix is a Greek form that means “a person connected with.” So, a good apiarist is probably a strong environmentalist. WORD FAMILYapiarist: apiarists+/apiary: apiarian, apiaries, apiarist USAGE EXAMPLESMurray Borer, an apiarist and president of his regional beekeeper's association, told the BBC his industry has been decimated by the pesticide. BBC(Nov 24, 2016) While bee health is an ongoing concern, Iowa Apiarist Andrew Joseph said the added attention to the bees’ plight has helped drive more new beekeepers. Washington Times(Sep 24, 2016) Having to make an educated guess as to which bee colonies might fail is a pricey gamble for apiarists who once paid $8 per queen. Washington Times(Aug 28, 2016) n a farmer who keeps bees for their honey Syn|Hyper apiculturist, beekeeper farmer, granger, husbandman, sodbuster a person who operates a farm |
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