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A complaint at the apiary? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hives

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a complaint' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the apiary?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'at' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for hives that I've seen before include "disease" , "Urticaria; bees' homes" , "Bee colonies - nettle rash" , "Eruption" , "Itchy skin; where honey made" .)

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