Strong’s definition
something buttery (i.e. unctuous and pleasant), as (figuratively) flattery
KJV gloss list in the source
[idiom] than butter.
Source pronunciation notation: makh-am-aw-aw'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a denominative from H2529 (חֶמְאָה);
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