AMBROSIA


Meaning of AMBROSIA in English

[am.bro.sia] n [L, fr. Gk, lit., immortality, fr. ambrotos immortal, fr. a- + -mbrotos (akin to brotos mortal)--more at murder] (15c) 1 a: the food of the Greek and Roman gods b: the ointment or perfume of the gods

2: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell

3: a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut -- am.bro.sial adj -- am.bro.sial.ly adv

Merriam-Webster English vocab.      Английский словарь Merriam Webster.