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nectar

nounmasculine/nɛkˈtaɾ/medium

nec·tar

Definition

A sugary liquid secreted by plants, especially by flowers, which attracts pollinators; a delicious and aromatic drink.
Bees collect nectar from flowers to produce honey.
This mango juice is a real nectar.
Common collocations
nectar of the godsfruit nectarpeach nectar

Etymology

Do latim 'nectar', do grego 'néktar' (bebida dos deuses).

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