melittologist

noun

mel·​it·​tol·​o·​gist

ˌmeləˈtäləjə̇st

plural -s

: an entomologist specializing in the study of bees

Word History

Etymology

melittology study of bees (from Greek melitta, melissa bee + English -o- + -logy) + -ist

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