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honey

 

[ หˆhสŒni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet food made by bees

Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by bees and some related insects. Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants (floral nectar) or from secretions of other insects (such as honeydew).

Synonyms

nectar, sweetness, syrup.

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Word Description / Examples
honey

This word is often used in endearing or affectionate contexts, as a term of endearment for someone you love or care about. It can also refer to the sweet food made by bees.

  • Hey honey, how was your day?
  • I like to add some honey to my tea.
nectar

Commonly used in a botanical context to describe the sweet fluid produced by flowers, which attracts pollinating insects.

  • Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.
  • This drink is like nectar; it's so refreshing.
syrup

Used in culinary contexts, referring to a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often flavored and used in cooking or as a topping.

  • Can you pass the maple syrup for my pancakes?
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of corn syrup.
sweetness

Typically used to describe a quality or characteristic that is sweet, either literally as in taste or metaphorically as in personality.

  • The sweetness of the dessert was perfect.
  • Her sweetness is what makes everyone love her.

Examples of usage

  • Honey is commonly used as a sweetener in various foods and beverages.
  • Some people prefer to use honey instead of sugar in their tea or coffee.
  • Raw honey is believed to have health benefits due to its natural properties.
  • The color and flavor of honey can vary depending on the types of flowers the bees visit.
  • Honey is also used in some traditional medicine practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "honey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคนเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Honig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ madu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่œ‚่œœ (ใฏใกใฟใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฟ€ (kkul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ med

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ med

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œ‚่œœ (fฤ“ngmรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ med

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hunang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜ (tapli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miel

Etymology

The word 'honey' dates back to the Old English word 'hunig'. Honey has been consumed by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been not only a source of sweetness but also valued for its medicinal properties in various cultures throughout history.

See also: honeybee, honeydew, honeyed, honeyedness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,994, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.