/ ˈhʌni; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] a sweet sticky yellow substance made by bees that is spread on bread, etc. like jam
2.
[ C ] ( informal ) a way of addressing sb that you like or love :
Have you seen my keys, honey?
3.
[ C ] ( informal ) a person that you like or love and think is very kind :
He can be a real honey when he wants to be.
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IDIOMS
see land noun
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English hunig , of Germanic origin; related to Dutch honig and German Honig .