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nectar

[nek-ter] / ˈnɛk tər /
NOUN
sweet drink
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Their throats would have been in need of a soothing nectar last night.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Although these levels sound tiny, nectar is a primary energy source for many species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Which is why, despite my love of berries for birds and nectar for butterflies, I’m not a total turf abolitionist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Nine days Demeter wandered, and all that time she would not taste of ambrosia or put sweet nectar to her lips.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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