nectarous
|nec-ta-rous|
C1
/ˈnɛktərəs/
sweet and pleasant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nectarous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nectar,' where 'nectar' meant 'drink of the gods.'
Historical Evolution
'nectar' transformed into the English word 'nectarous' to describe something as sweet as nectar.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drink of the gods,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sweet and pleasant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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