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Nectarous

see synonyms of nectarous

Adjective

1. ambrosial, ambrosian, nectarous

extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant

Example Sentences:
'a nectarous drink'
'ambrosial food'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Nectarous

see synonyms of nectarous
noun
1. 
a sugary fluid produced in the nectaries of plants and collected by bees and other animals
2. classical mythology
the drink of the gods
Compare ambrosia (sense 1)
3. 
any delicious drink, esp a sweet one
4. 
something very pleasant or welcome
your words are nectar to me
5. mainly US
a. 
the undiluted juice of a fruit
b. 
a mixture of fruit juices

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Nectarous

see synonyms of nectarous
noun
1.  Classical Mythology
the drink of the gods
2. 
any very delicious beverage
3.  Botany
the sweetish liquid in many flowers, used by bees for the making of honey

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Nectarous

see synonyms of nectarous
n.
1. A sweet liquid that many plants secrete from specialized structures, often inside flowers, where it serves to attract pollinators such as certain insects and birds. Bees use nectar to make honey.
2. Greek & Roman Mythology The drink of the gods.
3.
a. A beverage containing fruit juice or purée.
b. A delicious or invigorating drink.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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