Meaning of nectar in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛktər/

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  1. Noun

    nectar

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in nectar (sense 2)): via Latin from Greek nektar

    Definitions

    1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  2. 2. fruit juice especially when undiluted
  3. 3. (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods

    Examples

    • « mortals who ate it became immortal »

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  • « The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there. »
    Chanakya

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