What does "nectarean" mean?

Of or pertaining to nectar; nectareous; sweet.

What is a synonym for "nectarean"?

Common synonyms include: melliferous, sweet.

How do you pronounce "nectarean"?

Pronounced //nɛkˈtɛə.ɹi.ən//.

Nectarean

//nɛkˈtɛə.ɹi.ən// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to nectar; nectareous; sweet. poetic, rare
"He opens all the Magazins above, / Of boundleſs Goodneſs and Eternal Love, / From theſe rich Stores of Heav'n, theſe ſacred Springs / Of everlaſting Joy and Peace, he brings / Ambroſial Food, and rich Nectarean Wine, / Which chear pure Souls, and nouriſh Life Divine."

Synonyms

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melliferous sweet

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"He opens all the Magazins above, / Of boundleſs Goodneſs and Eternal Love, / From theſe rich Stores of Heav'n, theſe ſacred Springs / Of everlaſting Joy and Peace, he brings / Ambroſial Food, and rich Nectarean Wine, / Which chear pure Souls, and nouriſh Life Divine."

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