Meaning Of The Word Propolis

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propolis in American English
a brownish, waxy substance collected from the buds of certain trees by bees and used by them to cement or caulk their hives
noun: a reddish resinous cement collected by bees from the buds of trees, used to stop up crevices in the hives, strengthen the cells, etc.

propolis in British English
noun: a greenish-brown resinous aromatic substance collected by bees from the buds of trees for use in the construction of hives

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