queen cell

noun

A special cell in a beehive for the queen bee, having a peanut-like shape and texture.

Meanings

nounqueen cell (plural queen cells)

plural queen cells

  1. A special cell in a beehive for the queen bee, having a peanut-like shape and texture.
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APA

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