nectar
nec·tar
noun \ˈnek-tər\Definition of NECTAR
1
a : the drink of the Greek and Roman gods b : something delicious to drink c : a beverage of fruit juice and pulp <apricot nectar>
2
: a sweet liquid that is secreted by the nectaries of a plant and is the chief raw material of honey
— nec·tar·ous \-t(ə-)rəs\ adjective
See Origin of NECTAR
Latin, from Greek nektar
First Known Use: 1555
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