Main Entry:

am·bro·sia

Pronunciation:

\am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin, from Greek, literally, immortality, from ambrotos immortal, from a- + -mbrotos (akin to brotos mortal) — more at murder

Date:

15th century

1 a: the food of the Greek and Roman gods b: the ointment or perfume of the gods2: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell3: a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut

— am·bro·sial \-zh(ē-)əl\ adjective

— am·bro·sial·ly \-zh(ē-)ə-lē\ adverb