propolis

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/    美 /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/

英文释义

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

词源

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”).
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