This adjective relates to bees and their products. The phrase 'honeycomb of bees' (κηρίον μελίσσειον) appears in the New Testament tradition. The neuter noun τὸ μελίσσειον can mean either a honeycomb or a beehive depending on context. Ancient lexica also record μελίσσιον as meaning 'swarm.' The word captures the productive world of bees, from their dwelling places to the sweet substance they create.