nectar Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
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noun fruit juice especially when undiluted
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noun (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
ambrosia.
WordNet
Nec"tar noun
Etymology
L., fr. gr. .Definitions
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(Myth. & Poetic) The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage. -
(Bot.) A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey.