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nectar

[ˈnɛktər]
nounmasculinepl: nectars
néctar
1. A sweet liquid produced by flowers that is collected by bees to make honey
Bees gather nectar from flowers to produce honey.
As abelhas recolhem néctar das flores para produzir mel.
2. A sweet drink, often made from fruit juice or a delicious beverage
The gods drank nectar and ate ambrosia.
Os deuses bebiam néctar e comiam ambrosia.
3. Something delightful or pleasurable
This wine is pure nectar to the palate.
Este vinho é puro néctar para o paladar.
Synonyms
honeysweet liquidambrosiaelixir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
néctar
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
néctar
Common usage in commercial products like néctar de fruta
Portugal
néctar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

nectar of the gods - something exceptionally delicious or desirable
liquid nectar - something that flows smoothly and is delightful
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