νέκταρ

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • (Greek mythology) nectar, the drink of the gods
  • an especially delicious drink

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek νέκταρ (nourishment of the gods) root from Proto-Indo-European *neḱ- (disappear, perish).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*neḱ-

Gloss

disappear, perish

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