Bombus

/ˈbɑmbəs/ noun

A genus of large fuzzy bees commonly known as bumblebees, important pollinators of many plants.

From Latin bombus, meaning 'buzzing sound' or 'humming,' describing the distinctive loud buzzing sound these bees make.

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