Propolis

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpɹɒpÉ™lɪs/

Origin

From Latin propolis, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πρόπολις ("suburb; propolis") (apparently because the material was used by bees to extend their hives), from Ancient Greek προ- ("pro-") + πόλις ("city").

Full definition of propolis

Noun

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

Synonyms

• bee glue