See also: bumble-bee

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Two views of a bumblebee (Bombus terrestris).

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Etymology

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1520s from bumble +‎ bee, replacing Middle English humbul-be. Merged with Middle English bombeln (to boom, buzz), in the late 14th century.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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bumblebee (plural bumblebees)

  1. Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.
    Synonyms: (obsolete) humblebee, dumbledore
  2. A mid yellow, sometimes slightly orange.

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