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Nectar is often mentioned in conjunction with ambrosia, the food of the Greek and Roman gods. For centuries, English speakers have used ambrosia to refer to something with an extremely pleasing taste or smell, and nectar to refer to a delicious drink, especially a fruit juice. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, however, the powers of nectar and ambrosia far exceeded those of any earthly fare; consuming nectar and ambrosia gave the gods their immortality. In Greek, the literal meanings of ambrosia and nectar are "immortality" and "overcoming death," respectively. Nektar is believed to be a compound of Greek nek- (probably akin to Latin nec-, meaning "death") and -tar (probably akin to Sanksrit tarati, meaning "he overcomes or crosses over").
Examples of nectar in a Sentence
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Here are seven to introduce you to the incredible nectar from this under-the-radar but highly regarded region.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Taking care of a bite Many types of no-see-ums eat nectar from plants.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Some ornamental flowers, like bee balm and sunflower, don't bloom until mid-June, leaving early-season pollinators with fewer sources of nectar and pollen.
—CBS News, 7 May 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectar. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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