Nectarize
/ˈnɛk.tə.raɪz/noun
To make or become sweet like nectar; to imbue with sweetness or delight.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, nectar was the drink of the gods, believed to bestow immortality and divine power upon those who consumed it.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*neḱ-
“to be strong or powerful, often associated with the vital essence of life.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
νέκταρ (néktar)
“the drink of the gods, symbolizing immortality and divine pleasure.”
Late Latin
Latin
nectar
“the drink of the gods, a substance of sweetness and sustenance.”
Early Modern English
English
nectarize
“to sweeten or enrich, applying divine qualities to a substance.”