2007-02-13 01:32:18 · 16 answers · asked by rema e 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Since you have this question posted under "Religion and Spirituality," it could mean any number of things. You would have to put it in context, but it probably is referring to something that sustains life.
2007-02-13 01:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tom S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nectar, in botany, is a sugar-rich liquid produced by the flowers of plants in order to attract pollinating animals. It is produced in glands called nectaries, which are generally at the base of the perianth, so that pollinators are made to brush the flower's reproductive structures, the anthers and pistil, while accessing the nectar. Nectar that is produced outside the flower is generally produced to attract predatory insects. They will eat both the nectar and any plant-eating insects around, thus functioning 'bodyguards'.
Nectar is economically important as it is the sugar source for honey. It is also useful in agriculture and horticulture because the adult stages of many predatory insects, as well as hummingbirds, feed on nectar.
2007-02-13 09:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by **QueenB** 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers in order to attract pollinating animals and insects.
It is also the sugar source for honey.
2007-02-13 09:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nectar is the liquid food for bees that is created by God inside flowers.
2007-02-13 09:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Laura Marie B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nectar is the drink that ancient gods in Greece used to drink.
2007-02-13 09:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by gnrjohn87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nec·tar [ néktÉr ]
noun
Definition:
1. plant liquid: the sweet liquid that flowering plants produce as a way of attracting the insects and small birds that assist in pollination
2. U.S. pulpy juice: a thick drink made from puréed fruit
mango nectar
3. drink of gods: in Greek and Roman mythology, the drink of the gods that sustained their beauty and immortality
4. enjoyable drink: an enjoyable or much appreciated drink ( informal )
[Mid-16th century. Via Latin < Greek nektar "drink of the gods"]
2007-02-13 09:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sweet liquid secreted by flowers of various plants, consumed by pollinators, such as hummingbirds and insects, and gathered by bees for making honey. Or in
Greek & Roman Mythology it is the drink of the gods.
2007-02-13 09:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by inaru816 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like a sweet jucie. mabey wine, or nectar comes out of flowers.
2007-02-13 09:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by eightieschick70 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nectar is the liquid which is present in flowers.honey-bees drink it which is then converted into honey in their stomach.
2007-02-13 09:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by yash SCHOLAR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sweet liquid inside a flower - also used when a pulpy fruit is squeezed to obtain juice.
2007-02-13 09:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋