ambròsia — meaning in English

English meaning

• ambrosia noun In Greek mythology, the food or drink of the gods, said to grant immortality.
• ragweed noun A plant of the genus Ambrosia, native to North America and a common invasive species elsewhere, particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.

Senses

ambròsia is used for these senses in English:

• ambrosia Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.
• ragweed A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.

ambrosia — full definition

1. noun In Greek mythology, the food or drink of the gods, said to grant immortality.
2. noun Any food or dish considered exceptionally delicious.
3. noun A dessert, especially popular in the Southern United States, made of shredded coconut, citrus, and other fruit, often with marshmallow or cream.

ragweed — full definition

1. noun A plant of the genus Ambrosia, native to North America and a common invasive species elsewhere, particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.
2. noun Synonym of ragwort.
3. noun A summer cypress, mock cypress (Bassia scoparia).