nectareous

or nec·tar·e·an

[ nek-tair-ee-uh s ]
/ nɛkˈtɛər i əs /

adjective

nectarous.

Origin of nectareous

1700–10; < Latin nectareus of, belonging to nectar < Greek nektáreos like nectar, divinely fragrant, equivalent to néktar nectar + -eos adj. suffix; see -eous

OTHER WORDS FROM nectareous

nec·tar·e·ous·ly, adverb nec·tar·e·ous·ness, noun un·nec·tar·e·ous, adjective

Words nearby nectareous

necrotizing sialometaplasia, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotomy, necrotroph, nectar, nectareous, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize, nectarous

Definition for nectarean (2 of 2)

nectarous
[ nek-ter-uh s ]
/ ˈnɛk tər əs /

adjective

of the nature of or resembling nectar.
delicious or sweet.
Also nectareous, nectarean.

Origin of nectarous

First recorded in 1660–70; nectar + -ous