Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having the character of honey; similar to honey.
- In botany, having the taste or smell of honey.
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- adjective pertaining to
honey
Etymologies
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From Latin melleus ("of, pertaining to or resembling honey"), from mel ("honey").
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