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nectar
['nektә]
n. 神酒, 甜美饮, 甘露



nectar
[ noun ]
  1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

  2. <noun.substance>
  3. fruit juice especially when undiluted

  4. <noun.food>
  5. (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal

  6. <noun.food>




Nectar \Nec"tar\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?.]
1. (Myth. & Poetic) The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was
their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.

2. (Bot.) A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees
make honey.