Definitions for propolis
ˈprɒp ə lɪspropo·lis

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. propolisnoun

   An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.

2. Etymology: From propolis, from Hellenistic πρόπολις (apparently because the material was used by bees to extend their hives), from προ- + πόλις.

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1. Propolis

   Propolis or bee glue is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce by mixing saliva and beeswax with exudate gathered from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the beehive. Propolis is used for small gaps (approximately 6 millimeters (1⁄4 in) or less), while gaps larger than the bee space (approximately 9 millimeters (3⁄8 in)) are usually filled with burr comb. Its color varies depending on its botanical source, with dark brown as the most common. Propolis is sticky at and above 20 °C (68 °F), while at lower temperatures it becomes hard and brittle. When foraging, worker bees primarily harvest pollen and nectar, while also collecting water and plant resin necessary for the production of propolis. The chemical composition and nature of propolis depend on environmental conditions and harvested resources.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Propolisnoun

   same as Bee glue, under Bee

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. ; before + city.]

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1. Propolis

   Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Propolis is used for small gaps, while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax. Its color varies depending on its botanical source, the most common being dark brown. Propolis is sticky at and above room temperature, 20 °C. At lower temperatures, it becomes hard and very brittle.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propolis

   prop′ō-lis, n. a red, resinous, odorous substance like wax collected by bees and used to stop crevices in the hive, strengthen cells, &c. [Gr.,—pro, before, polis, city.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propolis

   A resinous substance obtained from beehives that is used traditionally as an antimicrobial. It is a heterogeneous mixture of many substances.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propolis

   a glue or resin-like product elaborated by bees to serve as a cement in cases where wax is not sufficiently tenacious.

How to pronounce propolis?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of propolis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of propolis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of propolis in a Sentence

1. Ken Kobayashi:

   Propolis is a natural ingredient without any side effects, a combination of propolis and minoxidil may be [very] effective.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Propolis
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propolis
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propolis
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=propolis
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=propolis
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=propolis