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Noun: propolis  'pró-pu-lis
  1. A resinous mixture collected by honey bees from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources, used as a sealant in hives and in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits
    "The beekeeper noticed a layer of propolis around the entrance of the hive"

Derived forms: propolises

Encyclopedia: Propolis