nectar

• Liquide sucré sécrété par les fleurs pour attirer les pollinisateurs, ou jus de fruit non dilué ; dans la mythologie classique, boisson des dieux conférant l'immortalité.

A sweet liquid secreted by plants to attract pollinators, or undiluted fruit juice; in classical mythology, it is the drink of the gods that grants immortality.

indénombrable

1. Sweet plant liquidB1formalscientific

   A sugary fluid produced by flowers, which attracts insects and birds for pollination.

   nectar floral

   • Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.
   • The hummingbird feeds on the nectar of tropical plants.
   • Some flowers produce more nectar than others to attract pollinators.

2. B1informalculinary

   A thick, sweet fruit juice, often undiluted or used as a base for drinks.

   Nectar de fruits

   • She poured a glass of peach nectar for breakfast.
   • The cocktail was made with mango nectar and rum.
   • You can buy apricot nectar in cans at the grocery store.

3. Mythological drink of godsC1formalart

   In classical mythology, the drink (or sometimes food) of the gods, granting immortality to those who consumed it.

   Nectar des dieux

   • In Greek myths, the gods feasted on ambrosia and nectar.
   • The hero was offered nectar to become immortal.
   • Nectar was said to be a golden liquid that gave eternal youth.

   Synonymesambrosia