Nectary (Noun)
Meaning
A gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The intricate flower contained a single nectary located in the center, attracting various types of pollinators.
- Inside the hood-like structure, the plant boasts several hidden nectaries to reward the visiting bees.
- The female flower has an elongated nectary on its inner surface with sweet, sticky secretions.
- Each modified petal led to a large, scent-filled nectary at the base where pollinators could access it.
- The rare flower had a cylindrical nectary at its tip, drawing dozens of eager insects each day.