hunig

hunig, n.n: honey. (HUN-ih / ˈhʌ-nɪj)

Medieval manuscript image of a bear surrounded by five giant bees, with two hives on a table.
Flore de virtu e de costumi (Flowers of Virtue and of Custom). N Italy (Padua?), 15th century. British Library, Harley 3448, f. 10v. [bl.uk]

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