| 1. | Classical Mythology. the food of the gods. Compare nectar (def. 3). |
| 2. | something especially delicious to taste or smell. |
| 3. | a fruit dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut and sometimes pineapple. |
The food of the gods in classical mythology. Those who ate it became immortal.
Note: Particularly delicious food is sometimes called “ambrosia.”