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ALVEARY
Origin: L. Alvearium, alveare, beehive, fr. Alveus a hollow vessel, beehive, from alvus belly, beehive.
1. A beehive, or something resembling a beehive.
2. The hollow of the outside ear.
Source: Websters Vocabulary