Definition of "nectar" []

• A sweet liquid secreted by flowers of various plants, consumed by pollinators, such as hummingbirds and insects, and gathered by bees for making honey. (noun)
• Greek & Roman Mythology The drink of the gods. (noun)
• A delicious or invigorating drink. (noun)

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• "Detecting poisons in nectar is an odour-ous task for honeybees"
• "-- The term nectar was used by the early Greeks to mean the drink of the gods."
• ""I suppose this is what they call nectar and ambrosia," said Magnus."