bumble-bee
bumble-bee is the alternative spelling of bumblebee.
Meaning of bumblebee
Noun
bumblebee (plural bumblebees)
- 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.2008, Christopher Paolini, “Rider and Ra'zac”, in Brisingr, page 69
- Synonyms:
- dumbledore, humblebee
- A mid yellow, sometimes slightly orange.
- A layered drink with ice whose main ingredients are orange juice and espresso coffee.
Forms of bumble-bee
| plural | bumble-bees |
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Questions about bumble-bee
- What is bumble-bee the alternative spelling of?
- Bumble-bee is the alternative spelling of bumblebee.
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