Apinoid

/ˈæpɪnɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to bees, particularly in structure or behavior; bee-like.

Etymology

From Latin 'apis' (bee) combined with Greek '-oid' (resembling or having the form of), meaning literally 'bee-like.'

Kelly Says

The study of bee-like or apinoid structures has revolutionized biomimicry—engineers now design aircraft wings and buildings inspired by honeycomb geometry, which is mathematically perfect.

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