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nectar Definition


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nectar
noun
    1. A sugary substance produced in the flowers of plants to attract pollinating insects and which is collected by bees to make honey.
    2. Greek mythol.
      The special drink of the gods giving life and beauty. Compare ambrosia 1.
    3. Any delicious drink.
    4. Anything delightfully welcome to the senses, especially taste or smell.
Derivative: nectarean
adj
    Etymology: 16c: from Greek nektar.



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