Definition

Describing something that produces honey or has a sweet, honey-like quality.

Example

The mellific flowers attracted many bees to the garden.

Conversation

Have you ever tasted honey from those mellific flowers?

No, I haven't! Is it really that different?

Yes! It has this amazing flavor that's so rich and sweet.

I need to try it sometime; it sounds delicious!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mellific → It is formed from "mel" (from Latin *mel*, meaning honey) and "-fic" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make or do). The word "mellific" means making or producing honey.

Memory Tip

Think of 'honey' ('mel') being 'made' ('-fic') — that's why mellific refers to something that produces honey.

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