Bumblebee

Bumblebee
Bumblebee Bum"ble*bee`, n. [OE. bumblen to make a humming noise (dim. of bum, v. i.) + bee. Cf. {Humblebee}.] (Zo["o]l.) A large bee of the genus {Bombus}, sometimes called {humblebee}; -- so named from its sound. [1913 Webster]

Note: There are many species. All gather honey, and store it in the empty cocoons after the young have come out. [1913 Webster]


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