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

"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

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)

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

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

From Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold by Arnold, Matthew