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beekeeping

/ˈbiːkiːpɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does beekeeping mean?

noun

The practice of maintaining colonies of honey bees, typically for the purpose of harvesting honey and beeswax.

Example

"The beekeeper carefully inspected the hive to ensure the colony was healthy and thriving."

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