Apis Mellifera
In Latin Apis mellifera means the honey-carrying bee.
Apis - bee. Apis is the root for the english words:
Mellificus - honey making. Melli (honey), ficus (making).
Apis - bee. Apis is the root for the english words:
- apiarist - a person who keeps bees;
- apiary - a place where hives for honey bees are kept.
- mellifluous - pleasant and soothing to listen to, and sweet or rich in tone; or having a smooth, flowing sound;
- melissic acid - a long-chain fatty acid, found in beeswax;
- caramel.
- ferry;
- transfer
Mellificus - honey making. Melli (honey), ficus (making).