ˈhīdrəˌmel noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by Late Latin hydromel ) of Middle English ydromel, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French ydromel, from Late Latin hydromel, from Latin hydromeli, from Greek, from hydr- + meli honey — more at mellifluous
1. : a liquor consisting of honey diluted in water which upon fermentation becomes mead
2. pharmacy : a laxative containing honey and water