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PRONUNCIATION OF KILLER BEE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KILLER BEE

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Killer bee is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KILLER BEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Africanized bee

Africanized honey bees, known colloquially as "killer bees", are some hybrid varieties of the Western honey bee species,, produced originally by cross-breeding of the African honey bee A. m. scutellata, with various European honey bees such as the Italian bee A. m. ligustica and the Iberian bee A. m. iberiensis. The hybrid bees are far more defensive than any of the various European subspecies. Small swarms of Africanized bees are capable of taking over European honey bee hives by invading the hive and establishing their own queen after killing the European queen bee.

Definition of killer bee in the English dictionary

The definition of killer bee in the dictionary is an African honeybee, or one of its hybrids originating in Brazil, that is extremely aggressive when disturbed.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KILLER BEE

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WORDS THAT END LIKE KILLER BEE

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Synonyms and antonyms of killer bee in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «killer bee» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KILLER BEE

Find out the translation of killer bee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of killer bee from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «killer bee» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杀人蜂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

killer Bee
570 millions of speakers

English

killer bee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हत्यारा मधुमक्खी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

النحل القاتل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Killer Bee
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Killer Bee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খুনি মৌমাছি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

abeille tueuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

lebah pembunuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Killer Bee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キラー蜂
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

킬러 벌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pembunuh tawon
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

kẻ giết ong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொலையாளி தேனீ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किलर मधमाशी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katil arı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Killer Bee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zabójca pszczoła
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Killer Bee
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ucigaș de albine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δολοφόνος μέλισσα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

moordenaar bye
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

killer bee
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

killer bee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of killer bee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KILLER BEE»

The term «killer bee» is regularly used and occupies the 86.758 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KILLER BEE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about killer bee

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KILLER BEE»

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Killer Bee Keeping Secrets: The Complete Guide To Bee ...
The Complete Guide To Bee Keeping Supplies, Bee Keeping Equipment, Honey Bee Keeping, Beekeeper Suit Patricia Sanders. Killer Bee Keeping Secrets The Complete Guide To Bee Keeping Supplies, Bee Keeping Equipment, Honey ...
Patricia Sanders
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Killer Bees: The Africanized Honey Bee in the Americas
Discusses the history and habits of Africanized bees, and discusses the impact of their arrival in North America
Mark L. Winston, 1993
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Venom
KILLER BEE (Apis melufera scuteuata) WHERE FOUND: Much of Africa and now the New World also. Over the last decade or so, the Americas have periodically been gripped in panic, as swarms ot 'killer bees' have spread their way north out  ...
Steve Backshall, 2007
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Bicycling
Killer Bee A superfast competition tyre for XC riding and racing The Killer Bee pattern guarantees extremely low rolling resistance under a variety of conditions. Our Silica Energy Compound® provides optimum grip on a wide range of surfaces.
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From where I Sit: Essays on Bees, Beekeeping, and Science
South African beekeepers not only have the original version of the "African killer bee," they have another killer bee that kills the killer bee! I'm referring to the Cape bee (Apis mellifera capensis), a race of honey bee that has been devastating ...
Mark L. Winston, 1998
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Case Studies in Disaster Response and Emergency Management
In addition, the director could communicate with the agricultural stations that are run by university and college systems throughout the state to give them an alert of killer bee migration. 3. What resources do you think you will require at thispoint ...
Nicolas A. Valcik, Paul E. Tracy, 2013
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Over the Weekend: Terr Starr and the Twins
With all his might, Killer Bee kicked out and up on his knees again. Then walked away like he didn't know what he was doing. And then he turned around charging again with his arms flailing. I met him frontally and quickly turned around to ...
Geo Gracias Loquias, 2010
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A World of Insects: The Harvard University Press Reader
The best publicity about Africanized bees may have come from the sa- tiric media , especially shows like “Saturday Night Live” that ran killer bee gags for years. Who can forget John Belushi and his Mexican bandits, dressed up like “Keeeler ...
Ring T Cardé, Vincent H Resh, 2012
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Know It All! Grades 6-8 Reading
A killer bee looks like a common honeybee that you may have seen buzzing around a park or in a backyard near you. But unlike a common honeybee, which does not attack you unless you make it mad, a killer bee can attack for very little ...
Russell Kahn, 2004
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Nuthouse Love
Killer Bee I will get the money, don't do anything stupid, please don't do anything stupid”. Whenever I'd call him Killer B or Butterfly Babe he'd calm down. In more ways than one he remindedme of a killer bee and butterfly infused into one.
Kenny Attaway, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KILLER BEE»

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Kore Rozzik releasing debut single “Rockstar”; opening for …
Tickets to the show, which will also feature performances by L.A. Guns, Killer Bee and Scottish Widows, are still available. You can also win a ... «Next Mosh, Jul 15»
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LIVE MUSIC: Sunday July 19
Bullet Boys, Gunzo and Killer Bee, rock, Wheel House, 294 Great Island Rd., Narragansett. 284- 2644, rockingthedock.com. 9 pm. Steve Burke ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
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Olive Oil Shop Opens In Valhalla | The Mount Pleasant Daily Voice
Among the most popular Twisted Branch items: the Garlic Mushroom Olive Oil, Fig Balsamic and Killer Bee Honey Hot Sauce. Tasting is ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
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Killer bee expert: 'They're the worst nightmare you can imagine'
Known professionally as the Killer Bee Guy, Booth's been featured on National Geographic, The History Channel and news outlets across the ... «KPHO Phoenix, Jul 15»
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Time to rock out with Bulletboys, LA Guns & Killer Bee at 37 Main
This Wednesday night turn back the clock in Johns Creek at 37 Main. A trio of rockers will share the stage blasting the Northern suburbs with ... «Bayoubuzz, Jul 15»
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Killer Bee Population Increases 20 to 30 Times the Normal Bee …
Known professionally as the Killer Bee Guy, Booth has also been featured on National Geographic, The History Channel and news outlets ... «PerfScience, Jul 15»
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'Killer Bee' Blair honored for helping other wrestlers
Brian Blair was a marquee attraction for World Wrestling Entertainment before he turned to local politics and business. Tribune file photo. «TBO.com, Jul 15»
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'Bee Czar' rides to rescue of infested Houston neighborhood
"They were trying to make it out as a killer bee issue," said Cameron Barnette, the group's Austin operations manager. "That's when we sent our ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
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North Las Vegas may seek restitution for killer bee attack
Two small dogs are dead and a pit bull is recovering after being stung more than 200 times in a North Las Vegas neighborhood. «KPHO Phoenix, Jul 15»
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Late heroics get another title for Road Runner Elite
Roadrunners beat Cincinnati Killer Bee's 10-0, Roadrunners Black 14-3 and Mason Thunder 6-4 to advance to the championship game where ... «Zanesville Times Recorder, Jul 15»

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