Requeen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Requeen is a verb meaning (beekeeping) To change or replace the queen bee of a colony of bees.
Meaning
(beekeeping) To change or replace the queen bee of a colony of bees.
Example Sentences
Requeening means changing the queen of a colony, either to secure better stock, or to replace a queen which...cannot furnish the eggs necessary to the development of a normal colony.
Word Forms
- requeens
- requeening
- requeened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dequeen, unqueen, unhive, reboard, replace, recheat.
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