afterswarm

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun

Etymology: after (IV) + swarm

: a swarm of honeybees that leaves a hive after the prime or first swarm

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afˈterswarm noun

A second swarm or cast (qv) of bees

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Main Entry: ↑after