Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apian

/ˈeɪpi.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
api-an
IPA
/ˈeɪpi.ən/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to bees.

noun

A bee.

Example Sentences

Etymology

19th century, from Latin apiānus, from apis (“bee”).

Inflected Forms

more apian (comparative) most apian (superlative) apians (plural)

Synonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce apian?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪpi.ən/.
What does apian mean?
Relating to bees.
Where does apian come from?
19th century, from Latin apiānus, from apis (“bee”).

How to pronounce apian

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