Definition of Nectary

1. Noun. A gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar.

Exact synonyms: Honey Gland
Generic synonyms: Plant Organ
Derivative terms: Nectariferous

Definition of Nectary

1. n. That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium.

Definition of Nectary

1. a plant gland [n -TARIES]

Medical Definition of Nectary

1. Origin: From Nectar: cf. F. Nectaire. That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nectary

nectarean
nectared
nectarial
nectarial
nectaried
nectaries
nectariferous
nectariferous
nectarine
nectarine
nectarines
nectarine tree
nectarous
nectars
nectary (current term)
nectary (current term)
nectin
nectocalyx
nectosack
nectostem
necturus
Necturus
necturus maculosus
Necturus maculosus
ned
nedder
neddies
neddy
neddy
nedocromil

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