Nec-tā're-an, a.

a. [Lat. netareus, Fr. nectaréen, nectaré, O. Fr. nectarin, Sp. nectareo, It. nettareo.] Resembling nectar; very sweet and pleasant; nectareous.

More exquisite than when nectarean juice Renews the life of joy in happiest hours. Talfourd.