honeysucker

American  

[huhn-ee-suhk-er] / ˈhʌn iˌsʌk ər /

noun

1. a bird that feeds on the nectar of flowers.

2. honey eater.

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honeysucker British  

/ ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkə /

noun

1. any bird, esp a honey-eater, that feeds on nectar

2. another name for honey mouse

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Etymology

Origin of honeysucker

First recorded in 1765–75; honey + sucker

Example Sentences

As a proof that the resemblance is really deceptive, it may be mentioned that the Mimeta is figured and described as a honeysucker in the costly “Voyage de l’Astrolabe,” under the name of Philedon bouruensis!

From Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection A Series of Essays by Wallace, Alfred Russel

There is love deep down in the passionate heart of the flower, as there is in the little quivering honeysucker flitting after his mate, as there was in Romeo long ago.

From The Soul of a People by Fielding, H. (Harold)