ambrosia (Meaning)

Wordnet

ambrosia (n)

a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae

any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma

fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut

(classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal

Webster

ambrosia (n.)

The fabled food of the gods (as nectar was their drink), which conferred immortality upon those who partook of it.

An unguent of the gods.

A perfumed unguent, salve, or draught; something very pleasing to the taste or smell.

Formerly, a kind of fragrant plant; now (Bot.), a genus of plants, including some coarse and worthless weeds, called ragweed, hogweed, etc.

The food of certain small bark beetles, family Scolytidae believed to be fungi cultivated by the beetles in their burrows.

ambrosia Sentence Examples

  1. At the summer picnic, the highlight was the refreshing fruit salad drizzled with a sweet ambrosia dressing.
  2. In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the divine food of the gods, said to confer immortality upon those who consumed it.
  3. The tropical fruit medley served at the luau was a delectable ambrosia, delighting guests with its vibrant flavors.
  4. As the chef sprinkled coconut flakes over the ambrosia dessert, the enticing aroma filled the kitchen.
  5. The ambrosia nectar flowed from the honeycomb, offering a golden sweetness to those fortunate enough to taste it.
  6. During the holiday season, many families prepare a classic ambrosia salad with marshmallows, citrus fruits, and shredded coconut.
  7. The garden was filled with the fragrant scent of blooming flowers, creating an ambrosial atmosphere on a sunny afternoon.
  8. As the sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, the evening felt like an ambrosial celebration of nature's beauty.
  9. The ancient texts describe ambrosia as the food that sustained the gods, granting them eternal vitality and strength.
  10. The dessert menu featured a rich chocolate cake topped with ambrosia-infused whipped cream, creating a decadent and heavenly treat.

FAQs About the word ambrosia

a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae, any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia th

funk,lusciousness, rankness, savoriness, attar, stench, savour, fragrance, fragrancy, savor

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At the summer picnic, the highlight was the refreshing fruit salad drizzled with a sweet ambrosia dressing.

In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the divine food of the gods, said to confer immortality upon those who consumed it.

The tropical fruit medley served at the luau was a delectable ambrosia, delighting guests with its vibrant flavors.

As the chef sprinkled coconut flakes over the ambrosia dessert, the enticing aroma filled the kitchen.