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propolis

/ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.96 in modern English

Syllables
propo-lis
IPA
/ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/
  • British English: /ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/

Usage

Derived Forms

propolize

Synonyms

bee glue sour honey

Questions

How do you pronounce propolis?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/.
What does propolis mean?
An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.
Where does propolis come from?
From Latin propolis, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πρόπολις (própolis, “suburb; propolis”) (apparently because the material was used by bees to extend their hives), from Ancient Greek προ- (pro-, “pro-”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”).

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