nectar
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See also néctar
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈnɛk.tɝ/
- Schoolbook Phonetics: (nĕkʹtûr)
- Last Resort Phonetics: NECK-turr
[edit] Etymology
Recorded since 1555, from Latin nectar from Ancient Greek νέκταρ (nektar), “‘nourishment of the gods’”), which is said to be a compound of (nekros) "dead body" (hence necro-) + -tar "overcoming."
[edit] Noun
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nectar (plural nectars)
- (mythology) The sweet drink of the Ancient gods.
- (recorded since 1609) (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds.
- (by extension) Any delicious drink.
- A soft drink, made from fruit juice, water and sweetener.
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[edit] Translations
drink of the gods
sweet liquid secreted by flowers
any delicious drink
fruit juice based drink
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