nectarean en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /nɛkˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ (General-American)
- /nɛkˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
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(poetic, rare) Of or pertaining to nectar; nectareous; sweet.
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.
1695, Richard Blackmore, “Book I”, in Prince Arthur. An Heroick Poem. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Awnsham and John Churchil […], →OCLC, page 13:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most nectarean | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more nectarean | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
nectarous · nectarian · nectareal · nectarious · nectarell · nectar · nectareous · nectarine