Beehive

Beehive
Beehive Bee"hive`, n. A hive for a swarm of bees. Also used figuratively. [1913 Webster]

Note: A common and typical form of beehive was a domeshaped inverted basket, whence certain ancient Irish and Scotch architectural remains are called beehive houses. [1913 Webster]


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