A substance secreted by honey bees to aid in the development of immature or young bees, supplied in extra measure to those young that will become queen bees.

The longest road in the ancient system of trade routes and roads developed in Achaemenid Persia, which connected the capitals Sardis (in Asia Minor) to Susa (in Mesopotamia) and featured post-stations with service facilities.

The British navy; formed in the 16th century, although England has had naval ships since before the time of Alfred the Great.

A tropical tree, Delonix regia, grown for its bright red flower clusters; native to Madagascar but grown in many other tropical regions; the flamboyant

(Britain) An honorary title given to a leading astronomer; once the director of the Greenwich observatory.

A deep, bright blue colour.

Of a deep, bright blue colour.

A deep vibrant reddish purple colour.

Of a deep vibrant reddish purple colour.

Coffee with added liqueur, topped with whipped cream.