English word nectariferous comes from English nectar, English -iferous
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nectar | English (eng) | (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]. (by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]. (chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.] (intransitive) To feed on nectar. |
| -iferous | English (eng) | |
| nectariferous | English (eng) | That yields nectar. |