mellific

/mɛˈlɪfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

producing or relating to honey, especially in reference to bees

“The mellific flowers in the garden attracted a swarm of bees.”

2. noun

a substance, especially honey, that is produced by bees

“The mellific, stored in the honeycomb, was a sweet delicacy.”

Synonyms

  • honey-like
  • honeyed
  • melic

Antonyms

  • poisonous
  • toxic