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apiculture

noun
api·​cul·​ture | \ ˈā-pə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce apiculture (audio) \

Definition of apiculture

: the keeping of bees especially on a large scale
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Other Words from apiculture

apicultural \ ˌā-​pə-​ˈkəl-​ch(ə-​)rəl How to pronounce apicultural (audio) \ adjective
apiculturist \ -​ch(ə-​)rist How to pronounce apiculturist (audio) \ noun

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 Cities also have greater demand for local apiculture products. — USA TODAY, "America’s 25 thriving industries include goat farming, breweries," 26 Dec. 2017 With a surface area of over 1.5 million ha, the area is used for livestock rearing, grazing, red deer farming, fodder production and apiculture. — Alex Treadway, National Geographic, "UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17," 14 June 2017

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First Known Use of apiculture

1864, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apiculture

probably from French, from Latin apis bee + French culture

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