σμῆνος

Etymology
The formation can be compared with, and. An alternative spelling is also attested in some papyri and inscriptions, possibly reflecting the voicing of initial /s/ to /z/. According to Beekes, a origin is a good possibility.

The original meaning was probably swarm of bees rather than beehive.

Noun

 * 1) beehive, skep
 * 2) swarm of bees
 * 3) swarm in general, crowd
 * 1) swarm in general, crowd
 * 1) swarm in general, crowd