What is another word for honeysucker?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌnɪsˌʌkə] (IPA)

The word "honeysucker" is a term that is often used to describe a bird that feeds on nectar. However, there are many other synonyms that can be used in place of "honeysucker" that describe birds with similar feeding habits and characteristics. Some of these synonyms include "hummingbird," "nectar-sipping bird," "nectar thief," and "flower pecker." These terms are often used interchangeably to describe small, colorful birds that are attracted to flowers and other sources of nectar. Whether you are an amateur birdwatcher or a seasoned naturalist, using these synonyms can help you better identify and appreciate the diverse range of birds that inhabit our natural world.

Synonyms for Honeysucker:

  • n.

    honey eater
    • honey eater
    • .
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What are the hypernyms for Honeysucker?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Honeysucker

There is love deep down in the passionate heart of the flower, as there is in the little quivering honeysucker flitting after his mate, as there was in Romeo long ago.
"The Soul of a People"
H. Fielding
It was not more than four feet above her head, but she lay so still and motionless that a jewelled honeysucker came and hovered over the flowers, darting from one to another like a many-coloured flash.
"Jess"
H. Rider Haggard
During the river voyage we saw now and then single green-coloured kingfishers flying about, and a honeysucker or two, but they were not nearly so numerous as might have been expected in this purely tropical zone.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold

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