/bee"huyv'/ , n.
1. a habitation or dwelling-place constructed for bees, usually either dome-shaped or box-shaped.
2. a natural habitation of bees, as a hollowed-out tree.
3. a crowded, busy place.
4. something resembling an artificial beehive in appearance, as a hut or hairdo.
5. Also called beehive oven . an oven for converting coal into coke, characterized by its dome-shaped roof.
[ 1325-75; ME; see BEE 1 , HIVE ]