Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *bijamōder, equivalent to bēo +‎ mōdor. Cognate with Old High German bīmuoter (queen-bee).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbe͜oːˌmoː.dor/

Noun

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bēomōdor f

  1. queen bee

Declension

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Descendants

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  • ? English: beemother (calque)