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Definition of European bee-eater - Reverso English Dictionary
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scientific nameTECH. Merops apiaster, known for vibrant plumageTECH.
- Merops apiaster is the scientific name for the European bee-eater.
- The European bee-eater migrates to Africa during winter.
- Birdwatchers spotted a European bee-eater near the river.
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Merops apiaster, known for vibrant plumage
Expressions with European
standard hour used across much of Europe, one hour after Greenwich
The train schedule lists departures in Central European Time.
not related to Europe or its people
The cuisine is non-European, featuring dishes from Asia and Africa.
common spider found in European gardens
The European garden spider spun a web in the corner.
evergreen plant with white berries, used in Christmas decorations
The European mistletoe hung above the doorway during the festive season.
mammal related to minks and weasels
The European polecat is native to Europe.
opposing European integration and the European Union
The party's anti-European stance was clear in their manifesto.
relating to the central part of Europe
The Central European landscape is known for its diversity..
related to Eastern Europe's geography or culture
The Eastern European landscape is diverse and beautiful.
thorny shrub with small edible berries
The European box thorn grows well in dry areas.
official responsible for a specific policy area in the European Union
A European Commissioner for Trade handles international trade agreements..
bird native to Europe North Africa and western Asia
The European goldfinch is known for its colorful plumage.
large hornet species found in Eurasia and North America
The European hornet is larger than other local hornets.
US economic aid for Europe's reconstruction post-WWII
The European Recovery Program helped rebuild Europe's economy after WWII.
part of Russia in Europe
European Russia is west of the Ural Mountains.
policy to harmonize copyright laws across Europe
The European Union copyright directive aims to unify copyright rules.
favoring the EU and closer unity among its member countries
Her party is openly pro-European and backs closer EU unity.
from countries on Europe's western side
The Western European architecture is renowned worldwide.
political and economic union of 27 European countries
The European Union has its headquarters in Brussels.
pertaining to Eastern European culture or people
East European traditions are fascinating.
institution managing monetary policy for euro-using EU members
The European Central Bank aims to maintain price stability.
organization granting European patents
The European Patent Office granted the patent last month.
area in Europe with free movement of goods, people, services, capital
The Single European Market was established to boost trade in Europe.
time zone used in Eastern Europe UTC+2
Finland follows Eastern European Time during winter.
relating to all European countries collectively
The Pan-European agreement was signed by all member states.
Expressions with bee
person always active and working
She's a busy bee, always organizing events.
dominant woman in a social group
She acted like the queen bee of the office.
very active and always working hard
She is busy as a bee every morning.
deliver a powerful punch with precision
He trained to sting like a bee in the ring.
way to say someone is great or excellent
You're the bee's knees for helping me with my homework!
place where bees are kept for honey production
They visited a bee farm to learn about honey production.
making a continuous low sound
The room was buzzing like a bee with all the chatter.
keeping bees for pollination, honey, or other products
Bee farming helps crops and gives us honey.
puncture wound from a bee's stinger
She had a painful bee sting on her arm.
person who works hard without seeking recognition
She is the worker bee of the office, always diligent.
competition where people spell words aloud for a prize
She won the spelling bee at her school.
dish made with thin rice noodles
The restaurant's signature bee hoon is a must-try.
structure for solitary bees to nest and breed
The garden has a bee hotel to support local pollinators.
bee species known for its resilience and hardiness
The black bee can survive in harsh climates better than other bees.
type of aggressive bee from Africa and South America
The killer bee is known for its defensive attack when disturbed..
event where people meet to sew together
We had a sewing bee to make quilts for charity.
bee that digs tunnels in the ground for nesting
A mining bee made a nest in the garden soil.
herb used in traditional medicine
Bee balm leaves were used to soothe sore throats.
shed containing a number of beehives
The beekeeper checked the bee house for honey.
tiny bird native to Cuba, smallest in the world
The bee hummingbird flitted among the flowers.
swollen as if stung by a bee
Her lips had a bee-stung look after the cosmetic procedure..
showing great enthusiasm and effort
The team was energetic as a bee during the competition.
gathering of people working together on a task
The community organized a working bee to clean the park..
hairy fly that looks like a bee, eats nectar, larvae are parasites
A bee fly hovered over the flowers in the garden.
Expressions with eater
person who eats a lot of food
John is a big eater at every meal.
person who is very picky about what they eat
My little brother is a finicky eater.
someone who doesn't like many foods
My brother is a picky eater and only eats pasta.
activity or task that takes longer than expected
Filling out these forms is such a time eater.
tool for cutting weeds and grass
He used a weed eater to trim the lawn.
person who eats large amounts quickly for sport
As a competitive eater, she trained to eat 50 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
person who lives in dreamy ease, avoiding real work
He is a lotus-eater, never worrying about work.
humorous or absurd concept
His idea was as crazy as a flying purple people eater.
warm wind that melts snow quickly
The snow eater blew through the mountains, melting the snow in hours.
person who eats beans
The bean-eater enjoyed a hearty meal of lentils and chickpeas.
performer who eats fire as entertainment
The circus featured a fire-eater who amazed the crowd with his skills..
animal that preys on humans
The tiger was feared as a notorious man-eater in the village..
person who eats meat
John is a meat-eater and loves steak.
person who eats large amounts quickly, often with a disorder
A binge eater may struggle to control their eating.
bird with long bill that eats bees and wasps
The bee-eater caught a wasp in midair.
small bird feeding on nectar from flowers
The honey-eater flitted from flower to flower.
firefighter who fights fires
The smoke eater rushed into the burning building to save the child.
person who is very picky about what they eat
She is a dainty eater and avoids most vegetables.
person who takes on others' wrongdoings
He acted as a sin eater for the team's mistakes.
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- French:guêpier d'Europe, ...
- German:Bienenfresser, ...
- Italian:gruccione europeo, ...
- Spanish:abejaruco europeo, ...
- Portuguese:abelharuco-europeu, ...
- Chinese:欧洲蜂虎, ...
- Japanese:ヨーロッパ・ビーイーター, ...
- Arabic:الوروار الأوروبي, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁרְקְרַק אֵירוֹפִּי, ...
- Russian:обыкновенная щурка, ...
- Ukrainian:бджолоїдка звичайна, ...
- Hindi:यूरोपीय बी-ईटर, ...
- Bengali:ইউরোপীয় মৌমাছি-খেকো পাখি, ...
- Catalan:abellerol europeu, ...
- Czech:vlha pestrá, ...
- Danish:biæder, ...
- Dutch:bijeneter, ...
- Greek:ευρωπαϊκός μελισσοφάγος, ...
- Hungarian:gyurgyalag, ...
- Khmer:បក្សីស៊ីឃ្មុំអឺរ៉ុប, ...
- Korean:유럽 벌잡이새, ...
- Persian:زنبورخوار اروپایی, ...
- Polish:żołna europejska, ...
- Portuguese (BR):abelharuco-europeu, ...
- Romanian:prigoria europeană, ...
- Swedish:biätare, ...
- Thai:นกจาบคาหัวเขียวยุโรป, ...
- Turkish:Avrupa arıkuşu, ...
- Vietnamese:chim trảu châu Âu, ...
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