- nectaried
- \\ˈnektərēd\ adjective
Etymology: nectary + -ed: having nectaries
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nectaried, a.(ˈnɛktərɪd)[f. nectary.]Of flowers or plants: Provided with nectaries.in Cent. Dict.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Nectaried — Nec ta*ried, a. Having a nectary. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nectaried — nec·ta·ried … English syllables
nectary — nectaried, adj. /nek teuh ree/, n., pl. nectaries. 1. Bot. an organ or part that secretes nectar. 2. Entomol. a cornicle (formerly thought to secrete honeydew). [1590 1600; < NL nectarium. See NECTAR, Y3] * * * … Universalium
