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A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees
“Felix cut another slice of bread and spread it with a thin layer of margarine, topped with honey made by the Squire's bees.”
A much-loved person, especially a significant other
“So he took her in his arms and he called her his dear honey.”
A very physically attractive person, especially a woman
“I had a fling with her myself. She was a real honey. The kind who'd stroke your fevered brow while stealing your wallet.”
A particularly admirable or pleasing person or thing
“It was a honey of a book, too, though the neighbors were much divided about its merits.”
A yellow-brown color, like that of caramel
“One moment, the skies are as blue as cornflowers and the sun the color of honey falling on the pavements. The next, a storm spins through, all gray and blustering.”
A boyfriend or male partner
A sugary substance used to enhance flavor of food and drinks, synonyms
A woman or female person
Talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of Irish people)
To praise or compliment, typically excessively or insincerely
“Julia was using her, honeying her up to get out of doing a good job.”
To cajole or convince someone with flattery
To make or become sweet or sweeter in taste
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