nectar
nectar
noun nehk-TAR Rare
Origin: Latin nectar, from Greek nektar (drink of the gods)
Also means
delicious drink
Usage Note
Nectar in French refers both to the sweet liquid produced by flowers and, figuratively, to any particularly delicious drink. It is also used for fruit nectars sold commercially, like nectar de pêche (peach nectar). The word is invariable and masculine.
Examples
"Les abeilles récoltent le nectar des fleurs."
Natural Translation
Bees collect nectar from flowers.

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