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Nectary

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honey glandnouna gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar

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honey glandnouna gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar
nectariumnoun(botany) Synonym of nectary.
nectarthodenounA pore, in the base of a flower, through which nectar is secreted
glandnoun(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
siphunclenoun(zoology) A strand of tissue passing longitudinally through the shell of a cephalopod, used primarily in emptying water from new chambers as the shell grows.
cynarrhodiumnoun(botany) A fruit like that of the rose, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle, and containing achenes.
stingnounA puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
myxocarpynoun(botany) The presence of mucilage in nuts or fruit
gynandernoun(zoology) A gynandromorph
nyctinastismnoun(botany) Synonym of nyctinasty.
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adenocytenoun(cytology) A secretory cell of a gland
nyctitropismnoun(botany) Synonym of nyctinasty.
satyrionnoun(botany, obsolete) Any of various kinds of orchids.
ceratomanianoun(botany) The conversion of phyllomes into spur-like or sac-like nectarial structures, as in ranunculaceous plants.
glandulationnoun(botany) The situation and structure of the secretory vessels in plants.
ecthoreumnoun(zoology) The slender, hollow thread of a nettling cell or cnida.
phanerogamnoun(botany) Any plant that produces seeds (rather than spores).
gynaeceumnoun(Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome) The women's quarters in a household; (hence, loosely) any building or area for women.
synanthynoun(botany) the abnormal fusion of two or more flowers

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