mellārĭus, a, um, adj. [mel],
I 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.