Defn: The dissection of dead bodies; also, excision of necrosed bone.
—Nec`ro*tom"ic (#), a. —Nec*rot"o*mist (#), n.
NECTAR
Nec"tar, n. Etym: [L., fr. gr.
1. (Myth. & Poetic)
Defn: The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey.
NECTAREAL
Nec*ta"re*al, a.
1. Nectareous.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to a nectary.