ambrosia

The definition of ambrosia is a sweet fruit dessert salad that has a thick custard-like consistency.

(noun)

An example of ambrosia is a dessert salad made with marshmallows, orange, pineapple and coconut.

In mythology, ambrosia is defined as the food or drink of the Greek Gods.

(noun)

An example of ambrosia is nectar.

Ambrosia is defined as any food or aroma that is remarkably pleasant to taste or smell.

(noun)

An example of ambrosia is perfume.

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See ambrosia in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. Gr. & Rom. Myth. the food of the gods
  2. anything that tastes or smells delicious
  3. ragweed

Origin: L < Gr < ambrotos, immortal < a-, not + brotos, mortal < *mrotos < IE *mṛ-to, dead: for base see mortal

See ambrosia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Greek & Roman Mythology The food of the gods, thought to confer immortality.
  2. Something with an especially delicious flavor or fragrance.
  3. A dessert containing primarily oranges and flaked coconut.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from Greek ambrosiā

Origin: , from ambrotos, immortal, immortalizing; see mer- in Indo-European roots

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