apiary
UK: ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ri | US: ˈeɪ.pi.er.i
n. A place where bees are kept, especially a collection of hives.
apiary = api<bee> + ary<place related to>
- api<bee>: From Latin apis (bee), preserved in modern terms like "apiculture" (beekeeping).
- ary<place related to>: A suffix of Latin origin (-arium), denoting a location or container (e.g., "library," "sanctuary").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin apiarium, combining apis (bee) and -arium (a place for). It reflects the ancient practice of beekeeping, where apiaries were designated spaces to house hives. The suffix -ary evolved into English as a marker for locations, retaining its logical tie to function (e.g., a granary stores grain, an apiary houses bees).
The farmer built a new apiary to expand his honey production.
Visitors must wear protective gear near the apiary to avoid bee stings.
The apiary thrived with over fifty hives this season.
Modern apiaries often use wooden boxes instead of traditional straw skeps.
She studied the behavior of bees in the apiary for her research project.