MELLIFEROUS


Meaning of MELLIFEROUS in English

[ mɛ'lɪf(ə)rəs ]

■ adjective yielding or producing honey.

Origin

C17: from L. mellifer (from mel 'honey' + -fer 'bearing') + -ous .

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