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hon·ey
 honey
- pronunciation:
- huh
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
honeys |
| definition 1: |
a thick, sweet, yellowish or brownish fluid made from flower nectar by bees.
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| definition 2: |
any of various other sweet fluids made by insects.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) something of excellent quality, esp. an outstanding specimen of its kind.
a honey of a machine |
| definition 4: |
(informal) sweet one; sweetheart; dear (used as an affectionate term of address).
- similar words:
- darling, dear, sweet
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| related words: |
baby, dear, love |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
honeyed, honeying, honeys, honied |
| definition 1: |
to add honey to, for flavor or sweetening.
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to speak endearingly, flatteringly, or ingratiatingly to; cajole (often fol. by up).
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| related words: |
candy |
| derivation: |
honeylike (adj.) |
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