nectar

Definition

Nectar is a sweet liquid that is produced by flowers. It is made up of sugar, water, and other nutrients. Bees and other pollinators drink nectar to get energy. Nectar is also an important food source for bats, birds, and other animals.

Nectar is produced by glands in the flowers called nectaries. The nectaries are usually located at the base of the petals. Nectar is produced by the flowers to attract pollinators. Pollinators, such as bees, carry pollen from flower to flower when they drink nectar. This helps the flowers to reproduce.

How can the word be used?

The word "nectar" is related to the words "drink" and "soak.".

Different forms of the word

Noun: A sweet, sugary liquid produced by flowers and some other plants.

Adjective: Relating to nectar.

Derivative: Nectary.

Etymology

The word "nectar" comes from the Greek word "nektar," which means "drink of the gods." The Greek word "nektar" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *néḱt-," which means "to soak.".

The word "nectar" was first used in English in the 14th century. It was used to describe the sweet liquid produced by flowers.

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