"queen-cage" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: queen-cages [plural]
Etymology: From queen + cage. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|queen|cage}} queen + cage Head templates: {{en-noun}} queen-cage (plural queen-cages)
  1. (beekeeping) A small case used to introduce and protect a new queen bee to a queenless hive in order to determine whether the new queen will be accepted or rejected Categories (topical): Beekeeping Synonyms: queen cage
    Sense id: en-queen-cage-en-noun-CdIiC7I5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: agriculture, beekeeping, business, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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