honeysucker

[ huhn-ee-suhk-er ]
/ ˈhʌn iˌsʌk ər /

noun

a bird that feeds on the nectar of flowers.
honey eater.

Origin of honeysucker

First recorded in 1765–75; honey + sucker

Words nearby honeysucker

honeyed, honeymoon, honeymoon bridge, honeymoon is over, the, honeypot, honeysucker, honeysuckle, honeysuckle family, honeysuckle ornament, honeytrap, honeywort

British Dictionary definitions for honeysucker

honeysucker
/ (ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkə) /

noun

any bird, esp a honey-eater, that feeds on nectar
another name for honey mouse