nectary
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.nec·tary
noun \ˈnek-t(ə-)rē\ plural nec·tar·ies
Definition of NECTARY
: a plant gland that secretes nectar
See Origin of NECTARY
New Latin nectarium, irregular from Latin nectar + -arium -ary
First Known Use: 1759
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