First Known Use: before 12th century
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1honey
noun hon·ey \ˈhə-nē\
: a thick, sweet substance made by bees
—used to address someone you love
: something that is very good
plural honeys
Full Definition of HONEY
1
a : a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees b : a sweet fluid resembling honey that is collected or elaborated by various insects
2
a : a loved one : sweetheart, dear b : a superlative example
3
: the quality or state of being sweet : sweetness
4
: an attractive woman
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Origin of HONEY
Middle English hony, from Old English hunig; akin to Old High German honag honey, and probably to Sanskrit kāñcana gold, Latin canicae bran
Related to HONEY
- Synonyms
- babe [slang], beauty queen, cookie (or cooky), cutie (or cutey), dolly bird [British], enchantress, eyeful, fox, goddess, beauty, knockout, queen, stunner
2honey
verb
hon·eyed also hon·ied \ˈhə-nēd\ hon·ey·ing
Definition of HONEY
transitive verb
1
: to sweeten with or as if with honey
2
: to speak ingratiatingly to : flatter
intransitive verb
: to use blandishments or cajolery
First Known Use of HONEY
14th century
Related to HONEY
3honey
adjective
Definition of HONEY
1
: of, relating to, or resembling honey
2
: much loved : dear
First Known Use of HONEY
14th century
HONEY Defined for Kids
honey
noun hon·ey \ˈhə-nē\
Definition of HONEY for Kids
1
: a sweet sticky material made by bees from the nectar of flowers and stored by them in a honeycomb for food
2
: 1darling 1
Medical Dictionary
honey
noun hon·ey \ˈhən-ē\
plural honeys
Medical Definition of HONEY
1
: a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees
2
: any of various preparations consisting of simple mixtures of medicaments with honey
—honey adjective
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