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NECTARIFEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nectariferous mean?
• NECTARIFEROUS (adjective)
The adjective NECTARIFEROUS has 1 sense:
1. possessing nectaries
Familiarity information: NECTARIFEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Possessing nectaries
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
nectary (a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar)
Derivation:
nectary (a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar)
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