Al"ve*a*ry (#), n.; pl. Alvearies (#). [L. alvearium, alveare, beehive, fr. alveus a hollow vessel, beehive, from alvus belly, beehive.]
1.
A beehive, or something resembling a beehive.
Barret.
2. Anat.
The hollow of the external ear.
Quincy.
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