I. ˈhə-nē noun
( plural honeys )
Etymology: Middle English hony, from Old English hunig; akin to Old High German honag honey, and probably to Sanskrit kāñcana gold, Latin canicae bran
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees
b. : a sweet fluid resembling honey that is collected or elaborated by various insects
2.
a. : a loved one : sweetheart , dear
b. : a superlative example
3. : the quality or state of being sweet : sweetness
4. : an attractive woman
II. verb
( hon·eyed also hon·ied ˈhə-nēd ; hon·ey·ing )
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to sweeten with or as if with honey
2. : to speak ingratiatingly to : flatter
intransitive verb
: to use blandishments or cajolery
III. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : of, relating to, or resembling honey
2. : much loved : dear