Nectar
/ˈnɛk.tɑːr/noun
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts pollinators.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, nectar was believed to grant immortality to the gods, linking it to divine powers and eternal life!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*neḱ-
“to die, to perish”
Ancient Greek
Greek
νέκταρ (néktar)
“the drink of the gods, associated with immortality”
Latin
Latin
nectar
“the drink of the gods, sweet beverage”
Old French
Old French
nectar
“sweet drink, honey”
Middle English
Middle English
nectar
“sweet liquid from flowers, drink of the gods”
Modern English
English
nectar
“sweet fluid produced by plants, often used to attract pollinators”
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