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nektar

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/ˈnɛktər/ · nek-tar

A sweet liquid produced by flowering plants, often used by bees to make honey.

Meanings

nounformal

A sweet liquid produced by flowering plants, often used by bees to make honey.

ایک میٹھا مائع جو پھولوں کے ذریعہ تیار کیا جاتا ہے، جو اکثر شہد بنانے کے لیے مکھیوں کے ذریعہ استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

نیکتر

nektar

Synonyms

honeysyrupsweetشہدشیرینیمیٹھا

Antonyms

bittersouracidicکڑواکھٹاتیز

Common Collocations

  • nectar of flowers
  • nectar and honey

Example Sentences

The bees collected nectar from the blooming flowers.

مکھیاں کھلتے پھولوں سے نیکتر جمع کر رہی تھیں۔

Makhiyan khilte phoolon se nektar jama kar rahi thin.

Some fruits are known for their sweet nectar.

کچھ پھل اپنے میٹھے نیکتر کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔

Kuch phal apne meethay nektar ke liye mashhoor hain.

The honey was made from the nectar of various blossoms.

شہد مختلف کھلتی ہوئی پتیوں کے نیکتر سے بنایا گیا تھا۔

Shehad mukhtalif khilte hue patiyon ke nektar se banaya gaya tha.

Easily Confused With

nectarines:Nectarines are a type of fruit, whereas nectar refers to the sweet liquid produced by flowers.

Word Family

nectarous
adjectiveنیکتر دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of nectar as the sweet energy drink of nature.

Imagine bees buzzing around vibrant flowers collecting sweet nectar.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "nectar" — the drink of the gods

First known use: 14th century

The term 'nectar' originates from Greek mythology, referring to the drink that bestowed immortality upon the gods and was synonymous with sweets and honey.