English Explanatory Dictionary

honey plant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any plant from which bees usually collect nectar, pollen, or both for making honey.
  2. The name of a number of not closely related plants.
  3. A plant of the genus Hoya, especially the porcelainflower or waxplant (Hoya carnosa) from the tendency for excess nectar to drip from its flowers.
  4. A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis).
  5. Bishop's weed or false Queen Anne's lace (Ammi majus).

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌni ˌplɑːnt/ /ˈhʌni ˌplænt/ En-us-honey plant.flac en-au-honey plant.ogg

Word forms

honey plant honey plants honey-plant

Synonyms

hoya melissa
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