"bee" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /biː/ Audio: en-us-bee.ogg [US], en-uk-a bee.ogg [UK] Forms: bee, bees [plural]
enPR: bē Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A bee is a black and yellow striped insect with wings that makes honey. It has a stinger. Synonyms: bumblebee, hornet, yellow jacket
    Sense id: simple-bee-en-noun-BafhwqhK
     
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