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p. p. of Be; -- used for been. [Obs.] Spenser.

(Bot.) See Larkspur.

The shortest line from one place to another, like that of a bee to its hive when loaded with honey; an air line. "A bee line for the brig." Kane.

A bird of the genus Merops, that feeds on bees. The European species (M. apiaster) is remarkable for its brilliant colors.

cells of honeycomb. It is made chiefly from the pollen of flowers, which is collected by bees as food for their young.

A tree of the genus Fagus.

The beech.

Consisting, or made, of the wood or bark of the beech; belonging to the beech. "Plain beechen vessels." Dryden.

The nut of the beech tree.

Of or relating to beeches.

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, beef. Beef tea, essence of beef, or strong beef broth.

Stupid; dull. Shak.

One who eats beef; hence, a large, fleshy person.

A steak of beef; a slice of beef broiled or suitable for broiling.

An Australian tree (Casuarina), and its red wood, used for cabinetwork; also, the trees Stenocarpus salignus of New South Wales, and Banksia compar of Queensland.

Having much beef; of the nature of beef; resembling beef; fleshy.

A hive for a swarm of bees. Also used figuratively.

A house for bees; an apiary.

Same as Beild. Fairfax.

The title of a heathen deity to whom the Jews ascribed the sovereignty of the evil spirits; hence, the Devil or a devil. See Baal.