NECTARY Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
nectary.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word nectary. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word nectary. (close relations)
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Definition of NECTARY
Definition of NECTARY
Best Alternative Words for NECTARY
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excretion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the bodily process of discharging waste matter • waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body | ||||||||
gland | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | ||||||||
glandular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland | ||||||||
secretion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance • a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell | ||||||||
secreting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • place out of sight; keep secret | ||||||||
honey gland | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar |
Best Hypernyms For NECTARY
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nectary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
plant organ