queen-cage en · NOUN
Etymology
From queen + cage.
Meanings
- A small case used to introduce and protect a new queen bee to a queenless hive in order to determine whether the new queen will be accepted or rejected
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| queen-cages | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| queen cage | alternative | lexicographic |