bumblebee

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː//

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

noun

1
Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.
The bumblebee's mane glowed in the morning light—each hair sharp and distinct to Eragon—and its blurred wings generated a gentle bombilation, like a tattoo played on a drum. Pollen powdered the bristles on its legs.
2
A mid yellow, sometimes slightly orange.
3
A layered drink with ice whose main ingredients are orange juice and espresso coffee.

Etymology

1520s from bumble + bee, replacing Middle English humbul-be. Merged with Middle English bombeln (“to boom, buzz”), in the late 14th century. The name of the drink is a semantic loan from Ukrainian джміль (džmilʹ).

Forms

plural: bumblebees

bully · A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel…bullying · An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially…bum · The buttocks.

bumblebee · Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

bummed · Synonym of bummed out.bummer · A lamb (typically the smallest of a multiple birth) which has…bump · A light blow or jolting collision.

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