honeybee

/ˈhʌniˌbi/
noun
  1. A type of bee that collects nectar from flowers to make honey and lives in large groups called colonies.
    • A single honeybee can visit thousands of flowers in one day.
    • Honeybees are important because they help pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat.
    • The honeybee flew from flower to flower, gathering nectar for the hive.
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