Definition of Ambrosia
Ambrosia
am·bro·sia
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(noun)
in Greek and Roman mythology, the food that is eaten by the gods, or a perfume or ointment that is used by the gods;
e.g. The paintings show platters of ambrosia beside the gods.
(noun)
something that is extremely pleasant to the senses of smell and/or taste;
e.g. The dish was ambrosia to our starving stomachs.
(noun)
an American dessert that contains shredded coconut and oranges among other ingredients;
e.g. She prepared a dish of ambrosia for the party.
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