abelha-mestra
nounfemininetécnico/ɐˈbɐʎɐˈmɛʃtɾɐ/rare
a·be·lha-mes·tra
Definition
Old or technical term for the queen bee, the fertile and principal female in a beehive.
The abelha-mestra is responsible for laying eggs in the hive.
The beekeepers identified and marked the abelha-mestra.
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Etymology
Composto de 'abelha' + 'mestra' (feminino de 'mestre').