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honey bear

/ˈhʌni bɛər/

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/ˈhʌni bɛər/A2informal
  • ruНебольшой контейнер в форме медведя, обычно используемый для хранения и раздачи меда; также ласковое обращение к милому или нежному человеку.

A small container shaped like a bear, typically used for storing and dispensing honey; also a term of endearment for a sweet or cuddly person.

  1. Small mammalB2formal

    A small, nocturnal mammal native to tropical forests, also known as a kinkajou, which has a long tongue for eating honey and fruit.

    ruМедовый медведь

    • The honey bear uses its long tongue to extract honey from beehives.
    • We saw a honey bear climbing through the trees at night.
    • Honey bears are often kept as exotic pets in some regions.
  2. Container for honeyA1informalamerican

    A small, squeezable plastic container shaped like a bear, used for dispensing honey.

    ruМедвежонок для мёда

    • Can you pass me the honey bear for my toast?
    • The honey bear is almost empty; we need to buy a new one.
    • She squeezed the honey bear over her pancakes.