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All around us is the cosmic game, the cosmic play. The universe is full of joy, inner and outer. When realisation takes place, we have to feel the necessity of manifesting this constant delight in our heart. The delight glows, but does not burn. It has tremendous intensity, but it is all softness and absolutely sweet-flowing nectar.
Sri Chinmoy

Meaning of "nectar" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NECTAR

Via Latin from Greek néktar, perhaps nek- death (related to nekros corpse) + -tar, related to Sanskrit tarati he overcomes; compare Latin nex death and trans across.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NECTAR

nectar  [ˈnɛktə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NECTAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nectar is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NECTAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nectar

Nectar

Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants in glands called nectaries, either within the flowers with which it attracts pollinating animals, or by extrafloral nectaries, which provide a nutrient source to animal mutualists, which in turn provide antiherbivore protection. Common nectar-consuming pollinators include bees, butterflies and moths, hummingbirds, and bats. Nectar plays an important role in the foraging economics and overall evolution of nectar-eating species; for example, nectar and its properties are responsible for the differential evolution of the African honey bee, A. m. scutellata and the western honey bee. Nectar is an ecologically important item, the sugar source for honey. It is also useful in agriculture and horticulture because the adult stages of some predatory insects, such as almost all solitary wasps, feed on nectar. In turn, these wasps then hunt agricultural pest insects as food for their young. For example, thread-waisted wasps are known for hunting caterpillars that are destructive to crops. Nectar secretion increases as the flower is visited by pollinators.

Definition of nectar in the English dictionary

The first definition of nectar in the dictionary is a sugary fluid produced in the nectaries of plants and collected by bees and other animals. Other definition of nectar is any delicious drink, esp a sweet one. Nectar is also something very pleasant or welcome.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NECTAR


collector
kəˈlɛktə
connecter
kəˈnɛktə
detector
dɪˈtɛktə
director
dɪˈrɛktə
hector
ˈhɛktə
injector
ɪnˈdʒɛktə
inspector
ɪnˈspɛktə
interconnector
ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktə
perfecta
pəˈfɛktə
projector
prəˈdʒɛktə
protector
prəˈtɛktə
recta
ˈrɛktə
rector
ˈrɛktə
reflector
rɪˈflɛktə
respecter
rɪˈspɛktə
sector
ˈsɛktə
selecta
sɪˈlɛktə
selector
sɪˈlɛktə
spectre
ˈspɛktə
vector
ˈvɛktə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NECTAR

necrotising fasciitis
necrotize
necrotomies
necrotomy
necrotroph
necrotrophic
nectareal
nectarean
nectared
nectareous
nectareousness
nectarial
nectaried
nectaries
nectariferous
nectarine
nectarivorous
nectarous
nectary
nectocalyx

WORDS THAT END LIKE NECTAR

all-star
altar
amber nectar
avatar
five-star
Gibraltar
guitar
iftar
Katar
lead to the altar
loadstar
mortar
Qatar
rising star
rock star
selictar
star
superstar
tar
Tatar

Synonyms and antonyms of nectar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nectar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NECTAR

Find out the translation of nectar to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nectar from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nectar» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

花蜜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

néctar
570 millions of speakers

English

nectar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अमृत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رحيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нектар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

néctar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অমৃত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nectar
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nektar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nektar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

花蜜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

>꿀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nektar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rượu ngon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अमृत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nektar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nettare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nektar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нектар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nectar
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

νέκταρ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nektar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nektar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nektar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nectar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NECTAR»

The term «nectar» is very widely used and occupies the 20.866 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NECTAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nectar

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2 QUOTES WITH «NECTAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nectar.
1
Sri Chinmoy
All around us is the cosmic game, the cosmic play. The universe is full of joy, inner and outer. When realisation takes place, we have to feel the necessity of manifesting this constant delight in our heart. The delight glows, but does not burn. It has tremendous intensity, but it is all softness and absolutely sweet-flowing nectar.
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Jon English
I have crushed the cup of youth like a rose between my fingers but its nectar never warmed my weary heart.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NECTAR»

Discover the use of nectar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nectar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Sealed Nectar
The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (fore heads) from the traces of prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurdt (Torah).
Safiur-Rahman Mubarakpuri, 2002
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Nectar
David Fickett's Nectar crosses three generations of beekeepers to tell the story of Regina Merritt, a determined woman who is forced at a young age to choose between happiness and survival.
David C. Fickett, 2003
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Nectar in a Sieve
Originally published in 1954 to instant acclaim, Nectar in a Sieve became an international best-seller and was translated into seventeen languages. This edition introduces a whole new generation to this classic of modern literature.
Kamala Markandaya, 2009
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Nectar
A hilarious and naughty celebration of the senses and the strange places they can lead us, Nectar explores the mystery of sexual attraction and the frivolous nature of divine justice.
Lily Prior, 2009
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Ocean of Nectar: Wisdom and Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism
Ocean of Nectar is first complete commentary in English to Chandrakirti`s classic Guide to the Middle Way, one of the most important scriptures in Mahayan Buddhism and regsrded to this day as the principal text on emptiness, the ultimate ...
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2000
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A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar
Also included in the book is a commentary on Tsok Khang Dechen (Assembly Palace of Great Exaltation), the root text prayer of the second Kyabje Düdjom Rinpoche, Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje.
Thinley Norbu, 2006
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Nectaries and Nectar
This book is a modern and interdisciplinary text on nectar and nectaries, prompted by the expansion of knowledge, especially in the more ecological and now molecular fields, and the strong recent interest in pollination biology.
Sue W. Nicolson, Massimo Nepi, Ettore Pacini, 2007
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Drops of Nectar: Timeless Wisdom for Everyday Living
It esonates with the message of peace and helps each of us to find it for ourselves. Simple and profound, the book is a guiding light to lead a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Swami Chidanand Saraswati, 2011
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Nectar and Illusion: Nature in Byzantine Art and Literature
The book discusses the role of iconoclasm in affecting this fundamental change in Byzantine art, as both sides in the controversy accused the other of "worshipping the creature rather than the Creator.
Henry Maguire, 2012
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Old Nectar: A Garden for All Seasons
This beautifully designed book, filled with some 200 exquisite photographs, shows off the several different gardens that make up Una van der Spuy’s creation, and presents the range of flowers, plants, and trees through the various seasons ...
Una Van der Spuy, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NECTAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nectar is used in the context of the following news items.
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For Red Nectar, the Miami Music Scene Feels Like Home
Red Nectar's origin story took place among rows of expensive denim. ... and Chris Fiallo on drums, Red Nectar is still trying to find its identity. «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
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New Nectar-Eating Bat Species Takes Scientists By Surprise In Brazil
Researchers have discovered a new nectar-eating bat species in Brazil while in the middle of studying the whole of the Lanchophylla genus. «Tech Times, Jul 15»
3
How to Add Sweetness to Your Meals – With Little or No Added Sugar
You'll find sugar in many foods and drinks and under many different names, from granulated white sugar and coconut sugar to agave nectar, ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
4
Consumer Qs: Alternatives for butterfly gardens
Summer phlox, also known as garden phlox, is an excellent nectar source for butterflies such as these pipevine swallowtails. There are many ... «jacksonprogress-argus, Jul 15»
5
Cocktail Cool Down
The Rosy Cheeks cocktail has both: citrus vodka and Prosecco mixed with Aperol and guava nectar. Jeremiah Schenzel of The Cocktail Club ... «readcharlie, Jul 15»
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Wanted: Citizen Scientists to Track Bats
That's because, whether you've noticed or not, your feeder might be attracting nighttime visitors such as nectar-feeding bats. The bats' feeding ... «Arizona Public Media, Jul 15»
7
Foods That Double as Medicine
Derived from the bee nectar of flowers of the buckwheat grain, buckwheat honey might eventually make its way into every parent's medicine ... «FOX40, Jul 15»
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Planting milkweed: Gardeners urged to create monarch habitat
In this June 24, 2010 photo, Monarchs and other butterflies, such as this swallowtail, are attracted to milkweeds because of their nectar, near ... «Salina.com, Jul 15»
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How Chefs Roll: Nectar's Julie Francis makes zucchini cakes
The finished dish — zucchini cakes, served with pickled onion and herbs over a dollop of buttermilk herb dressing. (Photo by Grace Yek for ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
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Best Vaporizers: Vaped Micro Nectar Collector is a double-dipped …
The fresh new “micro” kit from the Northern California's Vaped vaporizer company offers a portable and affordable version of the Nectar ... «SFGate, Jul 15»

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