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any of several bees of the family Halictidae that are attracted by perspiration.[1890-95]
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sweat bee
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Sweat bee — is the common name for any bees that are attracted to the salt in human perspiration. In its strict application, the name refers to members of the Halictidae, a large family of bees that are common in most of the world except Australia and… … Wikipedia
sweat bee — n. any of a family (Halictidae) of small bees that usually nest in vertical tunnels in the ground: some species drink animal or human perspiration … English World dictionary
sweat bee — noun : any of numerous small short tongued bees; especially : a bee of the genus Halictus * * * any of several bees of the family Halictidae that are attracted by perspiration. [1890 95] * * * sweat bee, any small blackish bee of a family that… … Useful english dictionary
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sweat bee — noun Date: 1894 any of various small black or brownish bees (family Halictidae) that are attracted to perspiration … New Collegiate Dictionary
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