Definition for HUM'BLE-BEE

HUM'BLE-BEE, n. [G. hummel; D. hommel; Dan. hummel; Sw. humla; from hum. It is often called bumblebee, L. bombus, a buzzing.]

A bee of a large species, that draws its food chiefly from closer flowers.

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