propolis

[prop-uh-lis]

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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

/ ˈ��ɒ��ə��ɪ�� /

noun

Also called: bee glue.�� hive dross.��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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Word History and Origins

Origin of propolis¹

1350–1400; < Latin < Greek ��ó��Ǳ�� bee glue, literally, outskirts of a city ( pro- ², -polis ), apparently originally the name for a structure around the entrance to a hive, hence applied to the glue from which it was made; replacing Middle English propoleos < Medieval Latin, for Latin propolis as above

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propolis¹

C17: via Latin from Greek: suburb, bee glue, from pro- before + polis city

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Example Sentences

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However, bee bread is acidic with little moisture, and is doused with the antimicrobial chemical propolis.

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The strains were also tested under different matric potential, which measures how much moisture is available, and response to propolis.

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"It was interesting that it could deal with propolis, which is believed to have fungicidal properties."

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Yet, I see ads for propolis supplements promoting their benefits.

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Can you write more about propolis, please?

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propman propone

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