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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