"antiqueen" meaning in English

See antiqueen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: anti- + queen Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|queen}} anti- + queen Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} antiqueen (not comparable)
  1. Inhibiting the development of normal bees into queen bees. Tags: not-comparable Categories (lifeform): Bees

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