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Synonyms

melliferous

American  
[muh-lif-er-uhs] / məˈlɪf ər əs /

adjective

  1. yielding or producing honey.

melliferous British  
/ mɪˈlɪfɪk, mɪˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

  1. forming or producing honey

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Etymology

Origin of melliferous

1650–60; < Latin mellifer honey-bearing ( melli-, stem of mel honey + -fer -fer ) + -ous

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