honeyflower
noun
Definition of honeyflower
: any of several flowers yielding nectar copiously: such as a : a plant of the genus Melianthus b : either of two Australian shrubs (Protea mellifera or the related Lambertia formosa) c : bee orchid d : a sweet sultan (Centaurea moschata)
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First Known Use of honeyflower
circa 1550
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