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ambrosia

nounfeminineliteraryuncommon/ɐ̃bɾuˈziɐ/am·bro·si·a

Definitions

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1

In Greek and Roman mythology, the food or drink of the gods, conferring immortality.

Usage examples

The gods feasted on ambrosia and nectar.
The dessert was so delicious it tasted like ambrosia.

Common combinations

nectar and ambrosiafood of the gods
2

By extension, something of delicious and sublime taste or fragrance.

Usage examples

This cake is pure ambrosia!
The scent of the flowers was like ambrosia to the senses.