n :  HONEYBEE : broadly  :  any of numerous hymenopteran insects (superfamily Apoidea) that differ from the related wasps esp. in the heavier hairier body and in having sucking as well as chewing mouthparts, that feed on pollen and nectar, and that store both and often also honey - see AFRICANIZED BEE  .
 
 
 
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