Definition of Necter

Definition of Necter

Nectar, in the regard of the Greeks the drink of the gods, which, along with ambrosia, their food, nourished the ichor, their blood, and kept them ever in the bloom of immortal youth; it was not permitted to mortals to drink of it.

- Wikipedia

Nec"tar (?), n. [L., fr. Gr. &?;.] 1. (Myth. & Poetic) The drink of the gods (as ambrosia was their food); hence, any delicious or inspiring beverage.

2. (Bot.) A sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

NECTAR, n. A drink served at banquets of the Olympian deities. The
secret of its preparation is lost, but the modern Kentuckians believe
that they come pretty near to a knowledge of its chief ingredient.

Juno drank a cup of nectar,
But the draught did not affect her.
Juno drank a cup of rye --
Then she bad herself good-bye.

J.G.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

the sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds
(Greek and Roman mythology) the drink of the gods
(by extension) a delicious drink

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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