ambrosia
noun
am·bro·sia
am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə 
1
a
: the food of the Greek and Roman gods
b
: the ointment or perfume of the gods
2
: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell
3
: a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut
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These slides are my ambrosia, and with them my feet are immortal.
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
No matter the origin, Southerners love their ambrosia.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
My sister had dished up ambrosia—a medley of fresh oranges, pineapple, and pecans—that Mother used to make.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
Active Time: 18 mins Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
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Topped with a spicy-sweet peanut crumble and served over coconut yogurt, this is definitely not your grandma's ambrosia.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
No matter the origin, Southerners love their ambrosia.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
My sister had dished up ambrosia—a medley of fresh oranges, pineapple, and pecans—that Mother used to make.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
Active Time: 18 mins Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
Servings:
6
Topped with a spicy-sweet peanut crumble and served over coconut yogurt, this is definitely not your grandma's ambrosia.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
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“Ambrosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambrosia. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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ambrosia
noun
am·bro·sia
am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə
1
: the food of the Greek and Roman gods
2
: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell
3
: a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut
Medical Definition
Ambrosia
noun
Am·bro·sia
am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə
: a genus of mostly American composite herbs that includes the ragweeds
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