a. 1. Nectareous. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to a nectary. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. nectareus: cf. F. nectaréen. ] Resembling nectar; very sweet and pleasant. “nectarean juice.” Talfourd. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Imbued with nectar; mingled with nectar; abounding with nectar. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of, pertaining to, containing, or resembling nectar; delicious; nectarean. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Nec*ta"re*ous*ly, adv. -- Nec*ta"re*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]