Nectars: meaning, definitions and examples
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nectars
[ หnษktษrz ]
sweet liquid
Nectars are sweet, often fruit-flavored liquids that are enjoyable to drink. They are commonly used in cocktails, smoothies, and other beverages.
Synonyms
elixir, juice, nectarine nectar.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nectars |
This is a repetition of the first word and is used in the same contexts as previously described.
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juice |
Commonly used to refer to the liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables. It is used in everyday speech, often in casual settings.
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elixir |
Typically used to describe a magical or medicinal liquid supposed to cure illnesses or grant life. Itโs often found in fantasy or historical contexts.
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nectarine nectar |
Specifically used to describe the sweet, flavorful liquid derived from nectarines. It's commonly used when discussing fruit juices or flavored drinks.
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Examples of usage
- This cocktail is made with a delicious nectar of peach and mango.
- She sipped on the nectar of the gods, a refreshing blend of pineapple and coconut.
botany
In botany, nectars are the sugary secretions of plants that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds. These nectars play a crucial role in the pollination process.
Synonyms
flower juice, plant sap.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nectars |
Typically used when talking about a single type of sweet liquid produced by flowers, especially in a poetic or literary context.
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plant sap |
This refers to the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of a plant. Often used in scientific contexts or discussions about plant biology.
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flower juice |
Used in a more general sense to describe the sweet liquid from flowers, might be used in less formal or more descriptive explanations.
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Examples of usage
- The flowers of this plant produce a rich nectar that bees are drawn to.
- The hummingbird eagerly drank the sweet nectar from the flower.
Translations
Translations of the word "nectars" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฉctares
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฎเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Nektare
๐ฎ๐ฉ nektar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะบัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ nektary
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฏใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท nectars
๐ช๐ธ nรฉctares
๐น๐ท nektarlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฅํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ nektary
๐ธ๐ฐ nektรกre
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ่
๐ธ๐ฎ nektarji
๐ฎ๐ธ hunang
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะบัะฐัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nektarlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ nรฉctares
Etymology
The word 'nectar' comes from the Latin 'nectar', which in turn is derived from the Greek 'nektar', the drink of the gods in ancient mythology. Nectar has long been associated with sweetness, pleasure, and divine essence, making it a symbol of something delightful and heavenly.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,891, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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