NECTAROUS

ambrosial, ambrosian, nectarous

(adjective) extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant; “a nectarous drink”; “ambrosial food”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nectarous (comparative more nectarous, superlative most nectarous)

consisting of, having the qualities of, or resembling nectar

Anagrams

• acentrous, ancestour, auncestor, courantes, courtesan, ctenosaur, outrances

Source: Wiktionary


Nec"tar*ous, a.

Definition: Nectareous. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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