topswarm

English

Etymology

top +‎ swarm

Noun

topswarm (plural topswarms)

  1. The initial swarm of bees leaving a hive.
    Synonym: top
    • 1866, The Scottish Gardener, page 397:
      My first topswarm came off on the 25th June, and a second top on the day following; both were put into skeps of one size, and appeared to be equal as regards the number of Bees.
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