propolis

English - Turkish

Definition of propolis in English Turkish dictionary

arıların kovanlarını sıvadıkları bir reçine

kara mum

arı reçinesi

English - English

Definition of propolis in English English dictionary

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

Same as Bee glue, under Bee

A glue-like substance produced from tree resin by honeybees

Turkish - English

Definition of propolis in Turkish English dictionary

(Arılık) bee resin

(Arılık) bee gum

Hyphenation

prop·o·lis

Synonyms

bee glue

Etymology

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