propolis

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Scrabble points: 12
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Letters: 8

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ (UK)

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/ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ (UK) · /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ (US)

Definition of propolis

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(uncountable)An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.

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Etymology

From Latin propolis, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πρόπολις (própolis, “suburb; propolis”) (apparently because the material was used by bees to extend their hives), from Ancient Greek προ- (pro-, “pro-”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”).

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