ambrosia

noun
UK /æmˈbrəʊziə/
US /æmˈbroʊʒə/

Ambrosia is the special food that gods eat in old stories.

In the myth, the gods feasted on ambrosia and drank nectar.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very sweet dessert made with fruit, coconut, and marshmallows.

Grandma brought her famous ambrosia salad to the picnic.

3. Something that tastes or smells extremely delicious.

The bakery's warm cinnamon rolls were pure ambrosia.

4. In Greek mythology, the ointment or perfume of the gods.

The hero was anointed with ambrosia to heal his wounds.