Definition of PROPOLIS

propolis

Meanings

Noun

  • An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin propolis, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πρόπολις (própolis, “suburb; propolis”) (apparently because the material was used by bees to extend their hives), from Ancient Greek προ- (pro-, “pro-”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”).

Synonyms

bee glue, sour honey

Scrabble Score: 12

propolis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
propolis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propolis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

propolis is a valid Words With Friends word