mason bee

ma·son bee

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-suh n bee]
- /ˈmeɪ sən bi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-suh n bee]
- /ˈmeɪ sən bi/

Definitions of mason bee words

noun mason bee any of numerous solitary bees, as of the family Megachilidae, that construct nests of clay. 1
noun mason bee any bee of the family Megachilidae that builds a hard domelike nest of sand, clay, etc, held together with saliva 0
noun mason bee a solitary bee (Osmia cobaltina) that builds its nest of clay, sand, mud, etc. 0
noun mason bee Any of the bees of the genus Osmia, which have the habit of making compartments of mud in their nests. 0

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Origin of mason bee

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75

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mason bee popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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