mellivorous
/mɪˈlɪv(ə)rəs/Zoology. Now rare
adjective
Of an animal, especially a bird: feeding on honey or nectar.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Latham (1740–1837), naturalist. From classical Latin mell-, mel honey + -ivorous.
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