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The genus of the mites that are internal parasites of honey bees: The farmer's apiary was devastated by an infestation of tiny arachnids of the genus Acarapis.

In botany, pertaining to the family Apiaceae: Some apiaceous vegetables include carrots, parsnips, parsley, and celery.

Pertaining to bee-hives or bee-keeping.

Someone who keeps, cares for, and maintains bees in order to have their honey to sell: Mark was an apiarist who made a fairly good living selling honey to individuals and to grocery stores. © ALL rights are reserved.

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A place where bees are kept so they can produce honey: Wayne had three apiaries in his back yard so the bees could have access to his big flower garden and several fruit trees in his orchard.

The farmer had an apiary for his bees so they could produce honey.

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Relating to the the root of a tooth or the root tip: Dr. Small explained that Joan's apicial part of her tooth was infected and had to be treated.

Relating to the care and breeding of bees; especially, for commercial reasons or the selling of honey or rental to farmers for pollinating crops.

1. The raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes.
2. The cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey.

Someone who is engaged in the raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural reasons.

An excessive interest in bees; especially, honeybees.