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Re Bumble-bee
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Rimantas Zujus <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 23 Dec 1998 10:42:51 +0100
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Dear Olda and Beefriends
 
Olda Vancata writes:
 
>Can you please tell me the lithaunian term for word 'bumble bee'?
>Do you possibly know the translation i estonian and latvian?
 
A bumble bee has two  synonyms in Lithuanian:
1. "Samane"-derived of "samanos" i.e. moss (living in moss)
2. "Kamane"- derived of "kamanos" i.e. bridle (pollen on legs like a
bridle ).
As concerns other languages, maybe, a Travlang will help you:
http://www.cusd.claremont.edu/~tkroll/EastEur/
http://www.travlang.com/
 
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
 
Sincerely Yours
Rimantas Zujus
e-mail : [log in to unmask]
http://www.lei.lt
55 North, 24 East

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