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† mellifiˈcation Obs.
[ad. L. mellificātiōn-em, n. of action f. mellific-āre: see mellificate v. and -ation. Cf. F. mellification.]
The action or process of making honey. (Said of bees.)
1655G. S. in Hartlib Ref. Commw. Bees 31 Mellification, respects the work and labour of this Insect, not its Physical virtues. 1733Arbuthnot Ess. Effects Air ix. 223 In judging of the Constitution of the Air, many things besides the Weather ought to be observ'd:..the Silence of Gras⁓hoppers; Want of Mellification in Bees [etc.]. |