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mellarius

mellārĭus, a, um, adj. [mel],
  • of or belonging to honey, honey- (post-Aug.): vasa mellaria, Plin. 21, 14, 49, § 82.—Hence, subst.
      • 1 mellārĭus, ii, m., a bee-keeper, beemaster (ante-class.), Varr. R. R. 3, 16, 17.—
      • 2 mellārium, ii, n., a beehive, apiary, Varr. R. R. 3, 16, 12.

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