Nectar
/ˈnɛk.tər/noun
A sweet liquid produced by flowers, attracting pollinators and often associated with divine sustenance.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, nectar was believed to grant immortality to the gods, making it a symbol of divine power and eternal life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*neḱ-
“to die, perish”
Ancient Greek
Greek
νέκταρ (néktar)
“the drink of the gods, associated with immortality and divine sustenance”
Latin
Latin
nectar
“the drink of the gods, sweet beverage”
Old French
Old French
nectar
“sweet drink, derived from Latin”
Middle English
Middle English
nectar
“the sweet liquid from flowers or divine drinks”
Modern English
English
nectar
“a sweet fluid from flowers, also used in mythological contexts”
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