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ambrosia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ambrosia noun In Greek mythology, the food or drink of the gods, said to grant immortality.

Senses

ambrosia 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.

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.