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2. (Bot.) A disease of trees, in which
the branches gradually dry up from the bark to the center.

Ne*crot"ic (?), a. (Med.)
Affected with necrosis; as, necrotic tissue;
characterized by, or producing, necrosis; as, a necrotic
process.

Nec"tar (?), n. [L., fr. Gr. &?;.]
1. (Myth. & Poetic) The drink of the gods
(as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring
beverage.

2. (Bot.) A sweetish secretion of
blossoms from which bees make honey.

Nec*ta"re*al (?), a. 1.
Nectareous.

2. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to a
nectary.

Nec*ta"re*an (?), a. [L.
nectareus: cf. F. nectaréen.] Resembling
nectar; very sweet and pleasant. "nectarean juice."
Talfourd.

Nec"tared (?), a. Imbued with
nectar; mingled with nectar; abounding with nectar.


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