Meaning of the word nectar in English
What does nectar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nectar
US /ˈnek.tɚ/
UK /ˈnek.tər/
Noun
1.
a sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals. It is collected by bees to make honey.
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Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.
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The hummingbird sipped the sweet nectar from the trumpet vine.
2.
in Greek and Roman mythology, the drink of the gods
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According to myth, ambrosia was the food of the gods, and nectar was their drink.
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The gods feasted on ambrosia and drank the divine nectar.
3.
any delicious or invigorating drink
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This fruit juice is pure nectar!
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After the long hike, a cold glass of water felt like nectar.
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