nectarous

adjective

nec·​tar·​ous ˈnektərəs 

: having the nature of or consisting of nectar : resembling nectar (as in deliciousness, sweetness, fragrance)

nectarous drinks

—Andrew Young

Word History

Etymology

nectar + -ous

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