bumblebee

bumblebee [bumble bee, bumble bees, bumble bee's] n

see bumble, n. and bee, n.

  1. Buzzing insect sound; vibrating apis noise; [fig.] chanting; humming; droning voice; nature's music.
  2. Flying insect; pollen-collecting apis that makes honey.
  3. Humblebee; species of the apis insect.