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The doctrine of philosophical necessity; the doctrine that results follow by invariable sequence from causes, and esp. that the will is not free, but that human actions and choices result inevitably from motives; deteminism. M. Arnold.

The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.

Nectareous.

Resembling nectar; very sweet and pleasant. "nectarean juice." Talfourd.

Imbued with nectar; mingled with nectar; abounding with nectar. Milton.

Of, pertaining to, containing, or resembling nectar; delicious; nectarean. Pope. -- Nec*ta"re*ous*ly, adv. -- Nec*ta"re*ous*ness, n.

Of or pertaining to the nectary of a plant.

Having a nectary.

Secreting nectar; -- said of blossoms or their parts.

Nectareous. [R.] Milton.

To mingle or infuse with nectar; to sweeten. [Obs.] Cockeram.

Nectareous. Milton.

That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium.

Minnesota; -- a nickname.

Of or pertaining to a notary; done or taken by a notary; as, a notarial seal; notarial evidence or attestation.

In a notarial manner.

One who records in shorthand what is said or done; as, the notary of an ecclesiastical body.

See Octoroon.

Orbital. [R.] Dunglison.

Situated around the orbit; as, the orbitary feathers of a bird.