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Beehive

A hive for a swarm of bees. Also used figuratively.

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Broader term 5

Coif 76% connected

A cap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Coiffure 76% connected

A headdress, or manner of dressing the hair.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Nest 76% connected

The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Receptacle 76% connected

That which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Skep 76% connected

A coarse round farm basket.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Containing whole 1

Apiary 70% connected

A place where bees are kept; a stand or shed for bees; a beehouse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Component part 1

Honeycomb 70% connected

A mass of hexagonal waxen cells, formed by bees, and used by them to hold their honey and their eggs.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Synonym 1

Hive 92% connected

A box, basket, or other structure, for the reception and habitation of a swarm of honeybees.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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