nectarous

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But Raman and his team found something more surprising in their analysis: fragrant, nectarous scents were present as well.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

The clear signs of his Fulfilment are not hidden, whensoever the chamber of the purple-robed Hours is opened, and nectarous flowers lead in the fragrant spring.

From Ancient Art and Ritual by Harrison, Jane Ellen

And Eve within, due at her home prepared   For dinner savoury fruits, of taste to please   True appetite, and not disrelish thirst   Of nectarous draughts between….

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

Then did you, chivalrous Terence, hand forth, as to the manner born, that nectarous beverage and you offered the crystal cup to him that thirsted, the soul of chivalry, in beauty akin to the immortals.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

"Ah! not the nectarous poppy lovers use, Not daily labor's dull Lethean spring, Oblivion in lost angels can infuse Of the soil'd glory and the trailing wing."

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville