nettare
nectar
noun NET-tah-reh Rare
Origin: From Latin 'nectar', from Greek 'nektar' (drink of the gods).
Usage Note
Nettare as a noun means the sweet liquid flowers produce, or metaphorically any exquisite drink. Note that nettare is also an -are verb meaning 'to clean/wipe' — context distinguishes noun from verb. The noun is masculine: il nettare.
Examples
"Le api raccolgono il nettare dai fiori."
Natural Translation
The bees collect nectar from the flowers.

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