tuyến mặt

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Nectary: A specialized gland or tissue in a flower that secretes nectar, a sugary fluid that attracts pollinators such as insects, birds, or bats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tuyến mặt thường nằm ở đáy hoa. (The nectary is often located at the base of the flower.)
  • Ong bị thu hút bởi mật tiết ra từ tuyến mặt. (Bees are attracted to the nectar secreted from the nectary.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in botanical science. It is not common in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Nectar (noun): The sweet fluid secreted by the nectary.
  • Hoa này sản xuất rất nhiều nectar. (This flower produces a lot of nectar.)

Synonyms

• Nectary: The direct and only accurate synonym in a botanical context.

Notes on Usage

• "Tuyến mặt" is a technical, scientific term. The more common word for the concept of nectar-producing in general Vietnamese is "tuyến mật". However, "tuyến mặt" is a specific term found in botanical literature.