Emily Dickinson Lexicon — NEC'TAR

Definition for NEC'TAR

NE-CRO'SIS NEC-TA'RE-AN, or NEC-TA'RE-OUS

NEC'TAR, n. [L. from the Greek.]

In fabulous history and poetry, the drink of the gods; hence,
Any very sweet and pleasant drink.

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