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nectar
A sweet viscous secretion containing from 5% to 80% sugar produced by the stems, leaves, and flowers of higher plants. Nectar is produced in structures called nectaries. By attracting insects, nectar facilitates pollination. Nectars with over 15% sugar are used by honey bees to make honey.
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