Ambrosia Synonyms & Definitions

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• AmbrosiaDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) Formerly, a kind of fragrant plant; now (Bot.), a genus of plants, including some coarse and worthless weeds, called ragweed, hogweed, etc.
2. (n.) The fabled food of the gods (as nectar was their drink), which conferred immortality upon those who partook of it.
3. (n.) A perfumed unguent, salve, or draught; something very pleasing to the taste or smell.
4. (n.) An unguent of the gods.
5. (n.) The food of certain small bark beetles, family Scolytidae believed to be fungi cultivated by the beetles in their burrows.

• AmbrosianDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Of or pertaining to St. Ambrose; as, the Ambrosian office, or ritual, a formula of worship in the church of Milan, instituted by St. Ambrose.
2. (a.) Ambrosial.