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How to pronounce nectar in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms ambrosia
Type of delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat, dainty
Derivation nectarous
Type Words
Type of secretion
Type Words
Type of fruit juice, fruit crush

Examples of nectar

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In a blender, combine peaches, banana, peach juice or nectar, yogurt, and honey.
From the stltoday.com
After the butterflies emerged, they were fed nectar with or without amino acids.
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He was poisoned by Hiranyakashipu, but the poison turned to nectar in his mouth.
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Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies, and others visit for nectar and pollen.
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Nectar has a higher water content than honey, so it goes off when you store it.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Create a border full of nectar and pollen-rich plants and the bees will follow.
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The men consider beer the nectar of the gods and the pub its temple of worship.
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Now there is a flower that offers yeast its sugary nectar in exchange for warmth.
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Empty the feeder of the old nectar and put a spoonful of white rice grains in it.
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  • A sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  • Fruit juice especially when undiluted
  • Ambrosia: (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
  • Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants. It is produced either by the flowers, in which it attracts pollinating animals, or by extrafloral nectaries, which provide a nutrient source to animal mutualists providing anti-herbivore protection. It is produced in glands called nectaries. ...
  • Nu00E9ctar, released on June 15, 1999, is the eleventh album of rock en espau00F1ol group Enanitos Verdes. It was produced by Coti Sorokin, and was recorded and mixed entirely in Buenos Aires between the months of January and March 1999. It was nominated for the Grammy in the "Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album" category.
  • Nectars are a type of non-carbonated soft drink made with fruit juice.
  • The sweet drink of the Ancient gods; (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds; Any delicious drink; A soft drink, made from fruit juice, water and sweetener
  • One of the four meditation techniques taught by Maharaji. Also known as the Fourth Technique. Also refers subjectively to the experience had by those practicing this technique.
  • A liquid rich in sugars, manufactured by plants and secreted by nectary glands in or near flowers; the raw material for honey.