Definition of Nectar

1. Noun. A sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators.

Generic synonyms: Secretion

2. Noun. Fruit juice especially when undiluted.
Generic synonyms: Fruit Crush, Fruit Juice

3. Noun. (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal.
Exact synonyms: Ambrosia
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Category relationships: Classical Mythology
Derivative terms: Ambrosial, Nectarous

Definition of Nectar

1. n. The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.

Definition of Nectar

1. a delicious drink [n -S]

Medical Definition of Nectar

1. 1. The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage. 2. A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nectar

necrotizing cellulitis
necrotizing encephalitis
necrotizing encephalomyelopathy
necrotizing encephalopathy
necrotizing enteritis
necrotizing enterocolitis
necrotizing enterocolitis
necrotizing fasciitis
necrotizing papillitis
necrotizing scleritis
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
necrotomies
necrotomy
necrotomy
nectar (current term)
nectar (current term)
nectareal
nectarean
nectared
nectarial
nectarial
nectaried
nectaries
nectariferous
nectariferous
nectarine
nectarine
nectarines
nectarine tree
nectarous

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