honeycomb

[/ˈhʌnikoʊm/]
nounpl: honeycombs
favo de mel
1. A structure of hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees to store honey and pollen and to house their larvae
The beekeeper carefully extracted the honeycomb from the hive.
O apicultor cuidadosamente extraiu o favo de mel da colmeia.
2. A structure or pattern resembling a honeycomb with hexagonal or similar cells
The building's facade had a honeycomb design with many small windows.
A fachada do edifício tinha um design em favo de mel com muitas janelas pequenas.
3. A substance or food consisting of honeycomb filled with honey
She spread honeycomb on her toast for breakfast.
Ela passou favo de mel com mel na torrada no café da manhã.
In Brazil, favo de mel is both a culinary delicacy enjoyed as a breakfast item or dessert and an important element of beekeeping culture. The hexagonal pattern of honeycomb has also become a popular architectural and design motif in contemporary Brazilian design, symbolizing efficiency and natural beauty.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
waxcombcomblattice pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
favo de mel
Standard term used throughout Brazil for both the bee structure and the edible product
Rio de Janeiro
favo de mel
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
favo de mel
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
favo de mel
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses the same term

Related Words

honeybeehivebeewaxhexagonalapiary

Related Idioms & Phrases

honeycomb pattern
honeycomb structure
as busy as a honeycomb
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