néctar

Definitions of néctar
  1. noun
    (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
    synonyms: ambrosía
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    type of:
    exquisitez, golosina
    something considered choice to eat
  2. noun
    fruit juice especially when undiluted
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    type of:
    zumo, zumo de fruta
    drink produced by squeezing or crushing fruit
  3. noun
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
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    type of:
    secreción
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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