/ˈeɪpi.ən/
Origin19th century, from Latin apiānus, from apis (“bee”).
- Relating to bees.
“In fact, apian, formican, vespal, and termital government is not a monarchy, but a pure democracy. The queens of ants, bees, wasps, and termites wear the crown of maternity — no other.”
- rareA bee.
“The largest of all the apians is the humble-bee, or humming-bee (Bombus).”
“Whether in the world of apians or Homo sapiens, this highly concentrated super-food is indeed fit for a queen.”
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