nectary

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Noun nectary has 1 sense

nectary, honey gland - a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar
--₁ is a kind of plant organ

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Nectary

Definition: A nectary is a plant organ that produces and secretes nectar, a sugary liquid that attracts pollinators such as insects or birds.

Examples:

The beautiful flowers of the hibiscus plant have a nectary that attracts butterflies.
Bee orchids have a modified petal that acts as a nectary to entice bees for pollination.

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