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néctar — meaning in English

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English meaning

nectar noun The sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.

Senses

néctar is used for these senses in English:

nectar (chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]
nectar (by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]
nectar (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]

nectar — full definition

noun The sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.
noun Any especially delicious drink, particularly a sweetened fruit juice.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

néctar dos deuses