nectarous

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But Raman and his team found something more surprising in their analysis: fragrant, nectarous scents were present as well.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

"Ah! not the nectarous poppy lovers use, Not daily labor's dull Lethean spring, Oblivion in lost angels can infuse Of the soil'd glory and the trailing wing."

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

Then did you, chivalrous Terence, hand forth, as to the manner born, that nectarous beverage and you offered the crystal cup to him that thirsted, the soul of chivalry, in beauty akin to the immortals.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

And Eve within, due at her home prepared   For dinner savoury fruits, of taste to please   True appetite, and not disrelish thirst   Of nectarous draughts between….

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

Come, ye sorrowful, and steep Your tired brows in a nectarous sleep.

From Georgian Poetry 1916-17 Edited by Sir Edward Howard Marsh by Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir