African Bee

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən bi/

Definitions of african bee

noun a type of bee that originated in Africa

Example Sentences

A1 The African bee is known for its aggressive behavior.

A2 African bees are commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.

B1 Beekeepers need to take precautions when dealing with African bees.

B2 The African bee is a hybrid species resulting from the crossbreeding of different bee subspecies.

C1 The African bee's venom is more potent than that of other bee species.

C2 Research on the behavior of African bees has led to advancements in beekeeping practices.

Examples of african bee in a Sentence

formal The African bee, also known as the killer bee, is a hybrid of the African honey bee species and various European honey bee species.

informal Watch out for those African bees, they can be pretty aggressive.

slang Those African bees are no joke, they mean business.

figurative The buzzing of the African bees filled the air, creating a sense of urgency and danger.

Grammatical Forms of african bee

plural

African bees

comparative

more African bee

superlative

most African bee

present tense

is an African bee

future tense

will be an African bee

perfect tense

has been an African bee

continuous tense

is being an African bee

singular

African bee

positive degree

African bee

infinitive

to be an African bee

gerund

being an African bee

participle

being an African bee

Origin and Evolution of african bee

First Known Use: 1750 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'African bee' originated from the geographical region of Africa where these bees are native.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to bees native to Africa, the term 'African bee' later became more commonly associated with the Africanized honey bee, a hybrid species of bee that resulted from the cross-breeding of African honey bees with European honey bees.