Definitions for nectar

• Definition
• Anagrams (166)

nectar nec·tar

Spelling: [nek-ter]

IPA: /ˈnɛk tər/

Nectar is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 166 anagrams from letters in nectar (acenrt).

Definitions for nectar

noun

1. the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
2. the juice of a fruit, especially when not diluted, or a blend of fruit juices:
3. Classical Mythology. the life-giving drink of the gods. Compare ambrosia (def 1).
4. any delicious drink.

Origin of nectar

1545-55; Latin Greek néktar

Examples for nectar

It was nectar—it was happiness—it was life—though he could have drunk ten times the amount!

This ape has eaten the peaches, has drunk the nectar and also swallowed the pills of life.

nectar when she turns towards thee: poison when she turns away!

Even the honey on Mount Athos satisfieth not; and nectar leaveth its void.

In order to reach this nectar the insect must hang to the bulky blossom.

Legend has it that Alexander the Great enjoyed ancient sno-cones as well; his were flavored with honey and nectar.

Then, as if succumbing to the charms of its nectar, the novel becomes more extravagant as it progresses.

It was nectar when we came to taste it It was of the kingliest, the most imperial.'

With that they took the first swallow of the nectar that Lub had brewed.

nectar when she turns towards thee: poison when she turns away?