Nectar: meaning, definitions and examples

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nectar

[ ˈnɛktər ]

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sweet liquid

Nectar is a sweet liquid that is secreted by flowers, especially by the nectaries, and is collected by bees to make honey. It is often used to refer to the sweet liquid found in flowers that attracts pollinators.

Synonyms

ambrosia, honeydew

Examples of usage

The bees were busy collecting nectar from the flowers.
The hummingbird drinks the nectar from the flowering plants.

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delicious drink

Nectar can also refer to a delicious drink, especially one that is sweet and refreshing.

Synonyms

ambrosia, nectarous

Examples of usage

She sipped the cold nectar on a hot summer day.
The cocktail was a delightful blend of nectar and fruit juices.

Translations

Translations of the word "nectar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 néctar

🇮🇳 अमृत

🇩🇪 Nektar

🇮🇩 nektar

🇺🇦 нектар

🇵🇱 nektar

🇯🇵 ネクター (nekutā)

🇫🇷 nectar

🇪🇸 néctar

🇹🇷 nektar

🇰🇷 넥타 (nekta)

🇸🇦 رحيق (rahiq)

🇨🇿 nektar

🇸🇰 nektár

🇨🇳 花蜜 (huāmì)

🇸🇮 nektar

🇮🇸 hunangsdrykkur

🇰🇿 нектар

🇬🇪 ნექტარი (neqtari)

🇦🇿 nektar

🇲🇽 néctar

Word origin

The word 'nectar' has its origins in Greek mythology, where it was the divine drink of the gods that provided immortality to those who consumed it. In botanical terms, nectar has been used to describe the sweet liquid found in flowers since ancient times.