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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024nec•tar /ˈnɛktɚ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Botanythe sweet liquid of a plant that attracts the bees, insects, or birds that pollinate the flower.
- Mythology(in Greek myth) the life-giving drink of the gods.
- any delicious drink.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024nec•tar (nek′tər),USA pronunciation n. - Botanythe saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
- the juice of a fruit, esp. when not diluted, or a blend of fruit juices:pear nectar; tropical nectar.
- Mythology[Class. Myth.]the life-giving drink of the gods. Cf. ambrosia (def. 1).
- any delicious drink.
- Greek néktar
- Latin
- 1545–55
nec′tar•like′, adj. |