nectar

[ nek-ter ]

/ ˈnɛk tər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR nectar ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.

the juice of a fruit, especially when not diluted, or a blend of fruit juices: pear nectar; tropical nectar.

Classical Mythology. the life-giving drink of the gods.Compare ambrosia (def. 1).

any delicious drink.

Origin of nectar

1545–55; <Latin <Greek néktar

OTHER WORDS FROM nectar

nec·tar·like, adjective

Words nearby nectar

necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing sialometaplasia, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotomy, necrotroph, nectar, nectareous, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for nectar

To attract vital pollinators, males ooze nectar among the nubbins.
‘Vampire’ parasite challenges the definition of a plant|Susan Milius|September 16, 2020|Science News For Students
Sometimes these and other bumblebees don’t grope for nectar through the natural openings of flowers.
Bumblebees may bite leaves to spur plant blooming|Susan Milius|July 2, 2020|Science News For Students
These animals probably don’t binge on sugary fruit and nectar that creates ethanol.
Why elephants and armadillos might easily get drunk|Susan Milius|June 4, 2020|Science News For Students
Like honeybee workers, bumblebee workers collect pollen and nectar.
Pesticides can have long-term impact on bumblebee learning|Alison Pearce Stevens|May 18, 2020|Science News For Students

To get enough energy, Minecraft bees would need a lot of nectar, Combes says.
Minecraft’s big bees don’t exist, but giant insects once did|Carolyn Wilke|May 14, 2020|Science News For Students
Legend has it that Alexander the Great enjoyed ancient sno-cones as well; his were flavored with honey and nectar.
An Investigation Into the Delicious Origins of Ice Cream|Andrew Romano|July 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, as if succumbing to the charms of its nectar, the novel becomes more extravagant as it progresses.
3 Must-Read Novels|The Daily Beast|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This, above all nectar and ambrosia, was the favourite dish of Penrod Schofield.
Penrod|Booth Tarkington
Size and beauty do much in their way, but flavor is the nectar of the gods.
Seventy Years on the Frontier|Alexander Majors
I always wondered what it meant when I read that the gods lived on ambrosia and nectar.
Peter Cotterell's Treasure|Rupert Sargent Holland
The ambrosia and nectar of the feasts of the deities of fable are overshadowed by the fragrance and sweetness of your worshippers.
Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916|Various
I'd like to press its nectar into a single draught and have done with it for ever.
Valeria|William Henry Withrow

British Dictionary definitions for nectar

nectar

/ (ˈnɛktə) /

noun

a sugary fluid produced in the nectaries of plants and collected by bees and other animals

classical myth the drink of the godsCompare ambrosia (def. 1)

any delicious drink, esp a sweet one

something very pleasant or welcomeyour words are nectar to me

mainly US

the undiluted juice of a fruit
a mixture of fruit juices

Derived forms of nectar

nectareous (nɛkˈtɛərɪəs) or nectarous, adjective

Word Origin for nectar

C16: via Latin from Greek néktar, perhaps nek- death (related to nekros corpse) + -tar, related to Sanskrit tarati he overcomes; compare Latin nex death and trans across

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for nectar

nectar

[ nĕk′tər ]

A sweet liquid secreted by plants as food to attract animals that will benefit them. Many flowers produce nectar to attract pollinating insects, birds, and bats. Bees collect nectar to make into honey. Nectar is produced in structures called nectaries. Some plants have nectaries located elsewhere, outside the flower. These provide a food source for animals such as ants which in turn defend the plant from harmful insects. Nectar consists primarily of water and varying concentrations of many different sugars, including fructose, glucose, and sucrose.

单词	nectar
释义	nectar [ nek-ter ] / ˈnɛk tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nectar ON THESAURUS.COM noun the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower. the juice of a fruit, especially when not diluted, or a blend of fruit juices: pear nectar; tropical nectar. Classical Mythology. the life-giving drink of the gods.Compare ambrosia (def. 1). any delicious drink. Origin of nectar 1545–55; <Latin <Greek néktar OTHER WORDS FROM nectar nec·tar·like, adjective Words nearby nectar necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing sialometaplasia, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotomy, necrotroph, nectar, nectareous, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nectar To attract vital pollinators, males ooze nectar among the nubbins. ‘Vampire’ parasite challenges the definition of a plant\|Susan Milius\|September 16, 2020\|Science News For Students Sometimes these and other bumblebees don’t grope for nectar through the natural openings of flowers. Bumblebees may bite leaves to spur plant blooming\|Susan Milius\|July 2, 2020\|Science News For Students These animals probably don’t binge on sugary fruit and nectar that creates ethanol. Why elephants and armadillos might easily get drunk\|Susan Milius\|June 4, 2020\|Science News For Students Like honeybee workers, bumblebee workers collect pollen and nectar. Pesticides can have long-term impact on bumblebee learning\|Alison Pearce Stevens\|May 18, 2020\|Science News For Students To get enough energy, Minecraft bees would need a lot of nectar, Combes says. Minecraft’s big bees don’t exist, but giant insects once did\|Carolyn Wilke\|May 14, 2020\|Science News For Students Legend has it that Alexander the Great enjoyed ancient sno-cones as well; his were flavored with honey and nectar. An Investigation Into the Delicious Origins of Ice Cream\|Andrew Romano\|July 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then, as if succumbing to the charms of its nectar, the novel becomes more extravagant as it progresses. 3 Must-Read Novels\|The Daily Beast\|April 11, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This, above all nectar and ambrosia, was the favourite dish of Penrod Schofield. Penrod\|Booth Tarkington Size and beauty do much in their way, but flavor is the nectar of the gods. Seventy Years on the Frontier\|Alexander Majors I always wondered what it meant when I read that the gods lived on ambrosia and nectar. Peter Cotterell's Treasure\|Rupert Sargent Holland The ambrosia and nectar of the feasts of the deities of fable are overshadowed by the fragrance and sweetness of your worshippers. Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916\|Various I'd like to press its nectar into a single draught and have done with it for ever. Valeria\|William Henry Withrow British Dictionary definitions for nectar nectar / (ˈnɛktə) / noun a sugary fluid produced in the nectaries of plants and collected by bees and other animals classical myth the drink of the godsCompare ambrosia (def. 1) any delicious drink, esp a sweet one something very pleasant or welcomeyour words are nectar to me mainly US the undiluted juice of a fruit a mixture of fruit juices Derived forms of nectar nectareous (nɛkˈtɛərɪəs) or nectarous, adjective Word Origin for nectar C16: via Latin from Greek néktar, perhaps nek- death (related to nekros corpse) + -tar, related to Sanskrit tarati he overcomes; compare Latin nex death and trans across Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to nectar honey, ambrosia, drink, wine, amrita Scientific definitions for nectar nectar [ nĕk′tər ] A sweet liquid secreted by plants as food to attract animals that will benefit them. Many flowers produce nectar to attract pollinating insects, birds, and bats. Bees collect nectar to make into honey. Nectar is produced in structures called nectaries. Some plants have nectaries located elsewhere, outside the flower. These provide a food source for animals such as ants which in turn defend the plant from harmful insects. Nectar consists primarily of water and varying concentrations of many different sugars, including fructose, glucose, and sucrose. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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nectar

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Scientific definitions for nectar