Definition

A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from the nectar of flowers, often used as a natural sweetener in food and drinks.

Example

I like to add mel to my tea instead of sugar.

Conversation

Have you tried that new café downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they serve amazing mel.

You should definitely check it out; I love their pastries too!

Sounds great! I'll go there this weekend for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'mel' originates from Latin 'mel', meaning honey. It refers specifically to the sweet substance produced by bees.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for honey, 'mel', to remember that 'mel' refers to something sweet like honey.

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