"nectarous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more nectarous [comparative], most nectarous [superlative]
Etymology: From nectar + -ous. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nectar|ous}} nectar + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj}} nectarous (comparative more nectarous, superlative most nectarous)
  1. Pertaining to or resembling nectar; sweet. Related terms: nectareous
    Sense id: en-nectarous-en-adj-RhzkqZwt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ous

Alternative forms

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