honeysucker

[ huhn-ee-suhk-er ]

noun

1. a bird that feeds on the nectar of flowers.
2. honey eater.

honeysucker

/ ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkə /

noun

1. any bird, esp a honey-eater, that feeds on nectar
2. another name for honey mouse

Word History and Origins

Origin of honeysucker¹

First recorded in 1765–75; honey + sucker