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Plural for 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.”
Plural for a much-loved person, especially a significant other
“So he took her in his arms and he called her his dear honey.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a boyfriend or male partner
Plural for a sugary substance used to enhance flavor of food and drinks, synonyms
Plural for a woman or female person
Plural for 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
To lure or entice by temptation
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