Definition of propolis Propolis

prop•o•lis

We found 4 definitions of propolis from 4 different sources.

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What does propolis mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

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

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • propolis (n.)
    Same as Bee glue, under Bee.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • propolis
    prop′ō-lis, n. a red, resinous, odorous substance like wax collected by bees and used to stop crevices in the hive, strengthen cells, &c. [Gr.,—pro, before, polis, city.]

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  • Propolis ' „for“ y ' „city“ is a wax-like resinous substance collected by honey bees from tree buds (e.g. poplar) or other plant-related sources and used as cement and to seal cracks or open spaces in the beehive.

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