mellite

American

[mel-ahyt] / ˈmɛl aɪt /

noun

Pharmacology.

a pharmaceutical containing honey.

Etymology

Origin of mellite

From the New Latin word mellītēs, dating back to 1795–1805. See mel, -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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Surripui tibi, dum ludis, mellite Iuventi, Suaviolum dulci dulcius ambrosia.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: melliferous, mellific, mellification, metheglin, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellite, mellivorous, meliphagan, meliphagous, hydromel, mead, comb. honey-combed, a. alveolate, cellular, faviform, favaginous. honey-dew, n. meligo, nectar. honeysuckle, n. woodbine, caprifole. honey-tongued, a. persuasive, seductive. honor, n. respect, esteem, veneration, reverence, deference, homage; probity, integrity, magnanimity, uprightness, chastity, decency, virtue, modesty; eminence, distinction, fame; glory, excellency, pride.

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