First Known Use: 1555
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nectar
noun nec·tar \ˈnek-tər\
: the drink that the Greek and Roman gods drank
: a thick juice made from a particular fruit
: a sweet liquid produced by plants and used by bees in making honey
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1
a : the drink of the Greek and Roman gods b : something delicious to drink c : a beverage of fruit juice and pulp <apricot nectar>
2
: a sweet liquid that is secreted by the nectaries of a plant and is the chief raw material of honey
— nec·tar·ous \-t(ə-)rəs\ adjective
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Origin of NECTAR
Latin, from Greek nektar
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nectar
noun nec·tar \ˈnek-tər\
Definition of NECTAR for Kids
: a sweet liquid produced by plants and used by bees in making honey
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