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Honeycomb

Verb / ˈhʌni:ˌkəʊm / Another word for honeycomb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure of hexagonal wax cells built by bees in their nests to contain their larvae and store honey

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Example sentences

  1. The honeycomb is full of delicious honey.
  2. The honeycomb is made by bees.
  3. The honeycomb is a hexagonal shape.
  4. The honeycomb is used to store honey.
  5. The beekeeper collected the honeycomb from the hive.

Quotes

  • 'I'm just a honeybee. I can't even read or write. But honey doesn't spoil. Don't you see, Buster? In all my time on this earth, I've never seen honey go bad, not even once. Isn't that a wonderful thing? And bees make honey from flowers, so it's like these flowers are still here with us.' - Moira Rose
  • 'A honeycomb is a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honey bees in their nests to contain their larvae and stores of honey and pollen.' - Unknown
  • 'You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar...but if you pull out their wings you can keep them all day in a jar with vinegar and honeycomb.' - Jack Handy

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