Nectar (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Bees and butterflies are drawn to flowers in search of nectar to fuel their flight and feed their young.
- The hummingbird's long beak allows it to reach the nectar deep within the trumpet-shaped flower.
- The mixture of water and sugars in nectar is a rich source of energy for many insects.
- Monarch butterflies rely on the nectar from these flowers to sustain them on their long migration.
- As the flowers bloom, they begin to produce nectar, which attracts a host of eager pollinators.
Meaning 2
(classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 3
Fruit juice especially when undiluted.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.