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NECTAROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant

Example:

ambrosial food

Synonyms:

ambrosial; ambrosian; nectarous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

Derivation:

nectar ((classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal)

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