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Nectar

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators, typically bees and butterflies.

Sense 1: The sugary fluid present in flowers.

Usage: Bees collect nectar to make honey.

Sample Sentence 1: The hummingbird hovered near the blossom, sipping the nectar with its long beak.

Sample Sentence 2: The butterfly flitted from one flower to another, drinking the nectar for nourishment.

Sense 2: A delicious liquid extracted from fruits or plants.

Usage: She enjoyed a glass of mango nectar with her brunch.

Sample Sentence 1: The bartender mixed up a refreshing cocktail using pineapple nectar as the base.

Sample Sentence 2: The company proudly presents its new range of organic fruit nectars.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To gather nectar from flowers as a bee or insect.

Usage: Bees nectar from a variety of flowers to sustain their colony.

Sample Sentence 1: The bee nectared from the blooming lavender bush to stock up its hive.

Sample Sentence 2: The butterfly nectaring on the colorful garden was a sight to behold.

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